Media Assistant - Samuel Staples Elementary School, Easton

Media Assistant - Samuel Staples Elementary School, Easton. This is a ten-month, part-time (19.5 hours per week), paraprofessional position that reports to the media specialist. Daily hours are 8:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Compensation per contract. Qualifications: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree or Passing grade on ParaPro Assessment as mandated by NCLB. Employment experience in a library setting using an integrated library system preferred, with knowledge of children's literature (K-5) a plus. The successful candidate must demonstrate: Confident and cooperative administrative, instructional and library technical support, with the ability to respond flexibly to changing needs and priorities. Efficient and effective goal-setting, organizational and problem-solving skills that are consistent with a dependable and reliable work ethic. Initiative and time-management skills to independently manage multiple tasks and projects, while observing established procedures, schedules and deadlines. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills (with staff, students, parents and volunteers) that project a helpful and friendly, service-oriented image. Strong tech competencies (minimum Microsoft Office applications, Internet, e-mail), with the ability to learn additional applications, databases and emerging technologies. Please send resume and references to: Mrs. Carrie LaTorre, Assistant Principal, Samuel Staples Elementary School, 515 Morehouse Road, Easton, CT 06612. Deadline for applications: Until Filled.