2026-27 Paraprofessional Media, Oak Park High School

Paraprofessional - Media

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraprofessional - Media is done for the purpose/s of maintaining the library collections at school sites; identifying age-appropriate resources for students and teachers utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and performing clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials, technology, and/or textbooks.

Essential Functions

• Assists staff, students, patrons, and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Create promotional materials, displays, and bulletin boards for programs (e.g. book fairs, spelling bee, award book challenges, career exploration, volunteer recruitment, birthday books, social media posts, etc.) for the purpose of highlighting special events and/or awareness of library services and encouraging a love of literacy in students.
• Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials and ensuring relevancy of library materials to staff and students.
• Maintain online catalog system (e.g. inventory, catalog and process new resources, fine reports, lost resources, etc.) for the purpose of accurately recording circulation of library resources.
• Maintains materials inventory (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment, and related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.
• Monitors student activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items, etc.) for the purpose of controlling the use, location and availability of items in the collection.
• Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports (e.g. collection statistics, scheduling reports/requests, renewal information, overdue lists, textbook orders, fines, costs, obligation reports, removal of fees from MPP, purchase orders, public relations information, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
• Processes notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media and materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for losses.
• Repairs books and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials.
• Responds to inquiries of students and staff (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned, (e.g. subbing, proctoring standardized tests, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of instructional support.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: library practices; and computer and Internet operations.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing effective working relationships; communicating with diverse groups of people; and working independently.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job''s functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job''s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 25% sitting, 50% walking, 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education (Preferred): A valid Missouri Teaching Certificate; Sixty college hours

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: A minimum of thirty-six hours from an accredited college or university; or certificate of completion from approved Missouri 20-hour Online Substitute Training Program; or pass the Paraprofessional test in the State of Missouri.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates and Licenses

Teaching Credential or Substitute Certificate

Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ./Training

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non Exempt