North Park Elementary - Media Aide SY2526 (26184)

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at North Park Elementary for an Elementary Aide (Emphasis/es: Media Aide). This paraprofessional position is for 7.00 hours per day, 185 days (9 months) per year. This position starts the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, with 08/13/2025 the first work day.

Applicants shall apply at wsd.schoolspring.com. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the principal and teacher(s), the Elementary Aide assists teachers in a variety of capacities in the instruction and supervision of students.  Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position. As school needs change, your job description and essential functions could change from year to year to include Playground, Lunchroom, Classroom, STEM, Art, etc.)

Essential Functions:

1. Assists in the preparation of instructional materials.
2. Assists in the instruction of students and other classroom activities as needed.
3. May tutor students individually or in small groups under the direction of the teacher.
4. Assists with physical and emotional maintenance of students with disabilities including assessing curriculum and participating in school or classroom activities. 
5. Assist students needing supplemental help with various school subjects and programs. 
6. Assist in the administration of a variety of tests and monitor students’ academic progress.
7. Keeps accurate data on assigned students or groups of students.
8. Supports a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.
9. Support classroom behavior management to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.  
10. Maintains professional confidentiality regarding student information.
11. Maintains effective and positive communication with students, teachers, parents, patrons and administration.
12. Positive interaction with students, teachers, social workers, psychologists, support personnel and administrators.
13. Assists in school events at the direction of the principal
14. Requires ability to work effectively with staff and students
15. Requires ability to exercise emotional control in difficult situations.
16. Requires ability to solve a variety of problems relating to individual student needs and behaviors.  Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures set by administration and the licensed teachers.
17. Requires knowledge of and assistance for the safety and security of students assigned to the classroom (e.g., helping students on and off buses on a rotating schedule, supervising play activities, field trips and lunches).
18. Effectively implements interventions and strategies as outlined in Individualised Education Plans (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), or other student success plans.
19. Collects behavior data and provides reports and/or graphs of the data to school personnel for use in developing behavior intervention plans.
20. Provides feedback about specific student needs.
21. May assist in on-the-job training to other paraeducators as appropriate.
22. Responds to critical situations in a variety of locations on a temporary, as needed basis.
23. Demonstrates flexibility, the ability to work independently and problem solve.
24. During times of emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. 
25. Supervision of a student in a location outside the classroom as needed.
26. Participate in professional development as directed by your administrator. 
27. Must be able to work assigned hours.
28. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administrator.

Job Sub Category: Media Aide

This position was established for the purpose/s of promoting, supporting and encouraging literacy; maintaining library collection and controlling audio visual equipment at school site; assisting students, staff and community in utilizing library resources; performing clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials.

Essential Functions:

• Assists teachers, students, and other personnel for the purpose of researching materials for use in-classroom and/or to enhancing class assignments.
• Catalogs books using computerized cataloging programs (e.g. order books, receive books, stamp books, laminate dust covers, attach library tape, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining inventory controls and/or preparing books/materials for check out from the library collection.
• Works with tech services to keep the Chromebooks in working order and running.  
• Conducts activities (e.g. Read Across America, book fairs, contests, etc.) for the purpose of promoting literacy through the use of library/media resources.
• Encourages the use of library resources (e.g. accelerated reader program, creative story presentations, contests, displays, decorations, SORA Read Across America, book fairs, etc.) for the purpose of promoting literacy.
• Inventories books and materials housed in the library (e.g. documenting losses, discarding books that are damaged or out of date, etc.) for the purpose of and/or maintaining availability of materials.
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. class schedules, books read, collection development, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of library facilities and/or providing an up-to-date reference source.
• Maintains library in a neat and orderly fashion for the purpose of ensuring an environment conducive to learning.
• Orients students (e.g. classification system, care of materials, library skills, Internet lessons, learning about authors, etc.) for the purpose of educating them on the proper use of the library resources.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance of media and in-library computer equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Processes documents and/or materials (e.g. notices, library materials orders, circulating materials, check in/out books, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining library/media collection.
• Repairs/Replaces books, materials, and audio-visual equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books, library materials and equipment.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, students, teachers, staff, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.

Physical Requirements (including, but not limited to, the following):

• Must be able to:
• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Move about inside and outside the school to access files, students and machinery. 
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer, computer printer.
• Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder/stairs to access high objects or different levels of the building.
• Constantly positions self to maintain files, students, or objects. 
• Have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 
• Have the ability to observe details at close and far range. 
• Frequently move items weighing up to 50 pounds across the classroom for various needs. 
• May work in outdoor weather conditions. 
• Aides in Special Education and P.E. may be required to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous related experience preferred

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Salary : $19 - $22