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NOTICE
OF
VACANCY
POSTING
DATE:
October
28,
2026
POSITION
ID:
26-ESP-58
POSITION:
Media
Aide
LOCATION:
Beechview
Elementary
SALARY:
Level
II,
Per
ESP
Agreement,
7
Hrs/Day,
10
Month
Media
Elementary
Calendar
Starting
Hourly
wage:
$18.68
START
DATE:
January
4,
2026
DEADLINE
TO
APPLY:
November
4,
2026
or
until
filled
Summary :
Elementary
Media
Aides
are
a
part
of
a
dynamic
student-focused
learning
environment
and
are
a
valuable
support
member
for
Farmington
Public
Schools
youngest
learners.
This
position
supports
students
in
accessing
a
text
rich
media
center
and
instructional
technology.
Media
aides
support
classroom
teachers
to
bring
their
classes
or
small
groups
to
the
media
center
to
make
reading
choices
and
do
research.
They
also
ensure
students
have
access
to
technology
such
as
Chromebooks
for
use
during
learning.
This
position
works
across
all
the
grade
levels
and
teachers.
The
Media
Aide
roles
includes:
Technology
Area
of
Focus
Check
in
and
out
Chromebooks
to
students.
Support
the
FPS
Chromebook
loaner
and
repair
process
for
damaged
Chromebooks
with
IT.
Communicate
with
IT
to
maintain
Chromebook
inventory
levels
at
the
building.
Works
at
the
circulation
desk,
including
materials
circulation
management.
Assists
students
and
faculty
in
the
operation
of
key
instructional
technology
tools
(desktop
computers,
Chromebooks,
interactive
flat
panels
and
copiers)
Directs
staff
and
students
how
to
access
district
information
technology
support
services.
Literacy
Area
of
Focus
Maintains
the
physical
appearance
of
the
library
and
ensures
a
positive
environment
is
maintained
in
support
of
student
learning.
Support
the
classroom
teacher
as
students
select
books
and
maintain
a
classroom
visitation
schedule.
Support
building
programs
that
support
a
literacy
rich
school
environment.
Performs
the
daily
routine
of
the
media
center
(circulation,
materials
management,
record
keeping,
scheduling,
phone,
email,
mail)
Inventories
library
collections
and
other
materials
and
supplies
stored
in
the
media
center.
Prepares
material
for
distribution
to
classrooms,
as
needed.
Process
materials
as
directed
by
the
Media
Coordinator
or
Building
Principals.
Attend
departmental
meetings
and
professional
learning.
All
other
duties
as
assigned.
2
QUALIFICATIONS
Individuals
interested
in
this
work:
May
have
prior
experience
working
with
young
learners
Create
a
welcoming
and
energizing
environment
for
each
and
every
learner.
Have
an
ability
to
collaborate
and
communicate
with
multiple
team
members.
Be
able
to
form
strong
working
relationships
while
also
being
able
to
be
self-directed.
Have
an
interest
and
passion
to
work
with
children.
Additional
Qualifications
include:
High
school
graduation
is
required.
Associates
Degree
preferred
Must
have
60
credit
hours
from
an
accredited
college
or
university
or
pass
the
ETS
parapro
assessment.
Physical
ability
to
lift,
push
and
pull
50
pounds
regularly.
BOARD
OF
EDUCATION
EXPECTATIONS
FOR
ALL
FPS
EMPLOYEES
To
ensure
work/choices
contribute
to
the
Learner
Profile
and
District
Goals,
as
demonstrated
by:
Ability
to
create
a
collaborative
culture
through
providing
a
safe
environment
for
employees
to
take
risks,
work
independently
and
interdependently
and
to
value
all
perspectives.
Ability
to
establish
productive
relationships
which
will
support
and
leave
people
better
off
through
engagement
in
courageous
conversations
and
empathetic
interactions
in
order
to
make
choices
that
build
trust
and
understanding.
Ability
to
establish
an
environment
of
continuous
improvement
that
will
provide
data/feedback
and
reflection
that
will
assist
in
identifying
and
solving
problems
in
an
innovative
manner.
Ability
to
establish
an
environment
for
cultural
improvement
by
demonstrating
honesty
with
self
and
others
through
equity,
not
just
equality,
and
seeing
and
embracing
differences
as
assets.
Ability
to
know
your
audience
and
to
tailor
communication
in
a
timely,
clear
and
appropriate
mode;
always
seeking
to
understand.
METHOD
OF
APPLICATION:
Applications
are
being
accepted
online
only.
To
apply
for
this
position,
go
to
www.farmington.k12.mi.us
and
select
Employment .
Contact
gazell.watkins@fpsk12.net
for
additional
information
or
questions.
It
is
the
policy
of
Farmington
Public
Schools
that
no
person
shall,
on
the
basis
of
race,
creed,
color,
national
origin,
sex,
age,
marital
status,
or
disability,
be
excluded
from
participation
in,
be
denied
the
benefits
of,
or
be
subjected
to
discrimination
in
employment,
or
in
any
of
its
programs
or
activities.