CLASSIFIED POSITION(S) AVAILABLE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR:
Loveland High School Media Aide (Tier II)

Assist the professional staff by providing technical and clerical services that facilitate the learning activities of students and contribute to an effective operation of the media center by performing the following duties.

• Valid certificate/license as issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

• Report to work regularly and on time, prepared to perform appropriately assigned duties throughout the day, in service to students, staff, and the community.
• Prepare for and perform all assigned duties required by one’s job description in a positive and collaborative manner.
• Follow justifiable directives issued by the established chain of authority with a learning-oriented attitude and seek support when needed.
• Identify, report, and/or if possible control unsafe conditions or safety hazards in order to maintain safe and secure working and learning environments.
• Demonstrate professional respect and integrity when interacting with students, parents, staff, community members and other stakeholders. This includes and is not limited to verbal, nonverbal, personal and electronic interactions.
• Comply with federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines that prohibit coercive, harassing, threatening, retaliating, bullying or discriminating conduct.
• Communicate in a truthful, timely, compassionate, and empathetic manner about any matter of interest to the District following the appropriate chain of authority.
• Manage District property and assets in an ethical and responsible manner in accordance with federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of information as required under federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines.
• Report actions, through the appropriate chain of authority that may represent violations of federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines.
• Refrain from unethical activity that may reasonably interfere with the legitimate operational interests and goals of the District.
• Comply with all other federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, and related administrative guidelines.

• Help the media specialist oversee the general operation of the school media center.
• Read with students and assist students in finding resources for individual projects/interests.
• Assist students in the use of the electronic online catalog, Dewey decimal system and reference materials.
• Ensure safety of students.
• Assist with the supervision and discipline of students in media center.
• Assist students and teachers in the proper selection and utilization of media center materials.
• Maintain procedure for the checkout, return, and re-shelving of all media center materials.
• Circulate print and non-print materials.
• Issue overdue notices to homerooms and individual students.
• Operate media center equipment, e.g. projectors, computers, cameras, laminators etc., and assist teachers in the operation of the same. Report non-working equipment so that maintenance can be arranged.
• Maintain on-line catalog for print and non-print materials.
• Assist in maintaining records of circulation, fine money, lost and paid book money and in depositing money in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of all media center equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Maintain files of supply catalogs and inventory of supplies.
• Complete routine processing of books, magazines, and audio-visual materials.
• Make book repairs.
• Keep an inventory of media center materials.
• Prepare requisitions and purchase orders for library books, magazines, reference materials, and other pertinent items under the direction of the media specialist.
• Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
• Promote good public relations.
• Attend applicable in-service meetings or training.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on audio-visual and other equipment.
• Supervise parent and student volunteers.
• Participate in the promotion and organization of book fairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Library/Media Services Director or designee.
• Assist the media specialist in the general control and discipline of students.
• Schedule the use of the media center and audio visual equipment.
• Train, supervise and schedule volunteers.
• Participate in the promotion, organization, and operation of book fairs.
• Operate audio-visual equipment, Chromebooks/other technology equipment and charging station and assist teachers in the operation of the same.

1. Ability to work effectively with others.
2. Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
3. Ability to utilize effective active listening skills.
4. Organizational and problem solving skills.
5. Knowledge of media.
6. Excellent computer skills.
7. Proficient typing skills.
8. Knowledge of basic math.
9. Knowledge of Dewey decimal system.
10. Basic knowledge of audio-visual equipment:

• Copy machine
• Calculator
• Computer/Chromebook/Tablet
• Printer
• Fax machine
• Laminator
• Telephone
• Book taping system
• Book carts
• Scanner
• Paper cutter
• TV/VCR/DVD player
• Ellison cutter
• Book binding machine
• Tape and CD player/recorder
• Projectors (overhead, DVD, VHS)
• Video recorder
• Camera
• Whiteboard/Smartboard

11. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
12. Occasional interaction with unruly children.
13. Occasional requirement to lift and carry various items up to a maximum of 35 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment.
14. Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing.
15. Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, and stoop.
16. Frequent requirement to push and pull up to a maximum of 100 pounds, e.g., carts and equipment.
17. Occasional requirement to climb and balance.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
This job description is only to be interpreted as a basic guideline of your job responsibilities. As a district we require employees to perform duties as assigned that may not appear on this job description. District personnel will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by their supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.