Building:

 Michigamme Elementary

Position:

Media Paraeducator

Qualifications:

See Posting

Hours/Times/Calendar:

3.25 Hrs Per day  / 8:10 a.m.  11:35 a.m. / 192 days per year

Effective:

Immediately

Allocation:

 1.222.14.0223.1630

Applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities

 

QUALIFICATIONS

As partners in the instructional process, paraprofessionals who work in programs supported by Title I funds must meet one of the following requirements:

  1. Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours at an institution of higher education, or Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of a formal state or local academic assessment approved by the State Board of Education:
  2. Michigan Test for Teacher Certification – Professional Readiness Exam (MTTC) or the original Basic Skills Test (MTTC)
  3. A passing score of at least 480 on the evidence-based reading and writing section of the SAT and 530 on the mathematics section in lieu of the Basic Skills Test or Professional Readiness Exam
  4. ETS Parapro Assessment – A passing score of 460 is required
  5. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Trained or willing to be trained.
  6. Title I or Skipped Title I Schools require #1, 2, 3 or 4 above achieved prior to being hired or applicant will be hired as a substitute until achieved. 

  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Operate and maintain all aspects of the manual and/or automated card catalog and circulation system;
    1. Circulate media materials and equipment bar codes.
    2. Assign barcodes and issue to students.
    3. Enter student information into the automated circulation system database.
    4. Generate and print inventory reports and asses fines as needed.
  2. Complete the processing of media materials:
    1. Place barcode labels, pockets and spine labels on books and other media materials.
    2. Enter book information into the automated circulation system database.
  3. Assist students and teachers in material selection.
  4. Assist students and teachers in accessing reference materials.
  5. Make simple book repairs.
  6. Shelve and re-shelve materials.
  7. Promote literacy and new books.
  8. Establish good rapport with students and school personnel.
  9. Keep and inventory materials and equipment.
  10. Support 1:1 initiative through maintaining accurate inventory and reporting damages.

  11. Perform minor troubleshooting on computers and other technologies before referring to the District Technicians.

  12. Attend in-service on technology and media as provided.
  13. Conducts him/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with students, community, and other employees.

SELECTION COMMITTEE

 

EVALUATED BY                              SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATOR

 

SALARY DATA                                AS PER NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT  

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

 

  

All Internal Applicants (Current District Employees) please apply on our website using your PHASD email at the Internal Link located in the upper right hand corner of the link below.

 

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External Candidates use the link above to apply.  

 

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER