Paraprofessional - Media Center - 2025-2026 SY, Woodland High
Henry County Schools
Full-time
On-site
Stockbridge, Georgia, United States
Description
Essential Duties:
Position Title: Media Paraprofessional I and II
Division: School
Reports To: Principal and/or Assigned Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Schedule: P3-1 (Para I) or P3 (Para II)
Work Days: 190
- Assume responsibility for the operation of the Media Center in the absence of the Media Specialist.
- Assist the Media Specialist in maintaining an orderly, neat, and attractive atmosphere in the Media Center.
- Operate the Media Center electronic circulation system according to established procedures.
- Assist students and staff in the location and utilization of Media Center equipment and materials.
- Assist the Media Specialist in all phases of acquisition, processing, and circulation of media equipment.
- Work in conjunction with the Media Specialist to provide instructions and guidance to volunteers and student workers.
- Assist the Media Specialist in maintaining and repairing Media Center materials and equipment.
- Assist with the creation of Media Center displays and special programs.
- Maintain periodical collections such as magazines and newspapers.
- Assist the Media Specialist with the yearly inventory of Media Center materials and equipment.
- Operate the school's electronic distribution system and utilize the satellite reception equipment.
- Assist Information Services with the deployment, collection, and inventory of school-based technology and equipment.
- Serve as first point of contact for students, staff, and faculty seeking technology assistance.
- Attend regularly scheduled Media Paraprofessional and technology-related meetings and trainings, as required.
- Maintain the work hours set by the Principal and Media Specialist.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Para I - minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required. Para II - minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit above the remedial level from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with the grade of "C" or higher.
- Must maintain a Georgia Paraprofessional License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
- Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
- Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
- Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
- Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
- Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
- Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
- Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
- Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.