What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Media Assistant position at Beaufort County School District?
- Maintains and updates computerized inventory of library holdings and patron information; maintains online card catalogs and other collections, circulates materials, and provides reference, research, and technical assistance for students and teachers.
- Schedules and video records or downloads instructional programs as requested by teachers; assists in evaluating quality and effectiveness of programs for classroom use; schedules and sets up audio/visual equipment in classrooms as needed for viewing.
- Assists students (individually or in small or large groups) in the use of reference materials and in the development of research skills; assists students in using electronic resources and application software.
- Prepares and distributes overdue notices; receives lost or damaged materials; prepares related financial reports.
- Performs general library duties, including receiving and processing new materials, cataloging, checking materials in/out, shelving materials and straightening shelves, weeding materials, mending books, preparing book displays, etc.
- Prepares and issues student library cards, when used.
- Assists Media Specialist in managing students and classes while in the Media Center.
- Assists in maintaining Media Center equipment and software; maintains and programs classroom televisions and projection devices.
- Assists in procuring library materials through in-library loan.
- Assists in conducting annual physical inventory of library materials.
- Performs duties of Media Specialist as necessary in his/her absence.
- Attends training, seminars and workshops, etc., to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Searches standard print and online sources to verify information on order requests.
- Maintains databases and prepares information and statistical data for reports and special studies.
- Maintains, stacks, orders, or receives acquisitions; inputs catalog data.
- Designs and prepares exhibits of library materials.
- Assists in recruiting and managing volunteers in the media center.
- Assists in inventory and checkout of student textbooks.
- Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; OR
- 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university; OR
- Satisfactory score on Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment.
- Knowledge and understanding of children.
- Ability to work with others.
- Willingness to follow directions.
- Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with Board Policy.
- Ability to accept individual differences among children.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented.
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Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
- Speak and hear.
- Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
- Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.
- Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
- Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- Have regular and punctual attendance.
- Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
JobID: 16281
Position Type:
Para-Professionals
Para-Professionals
Date Posted:
3/18/2025
3/18/2025
Location:
MC RILEY ELEMENTARY
(High-Needs School)
POSITION PURPOSE: Under occasional supervision, assists the Media Specialist with non-professional library tasks required to manage the library and its collections, circulate materials. Provides reference research and technical assistance to students and teachers.MC RILEY ELEMENTARY
(High-Needs School)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.QUALIFICATIONS: Instructional Assistants must meet No Child Left Behind and District compliance for Paraprofessional Highly Qualified status:
Other Skills and Abilities:
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
DAYS PER YEAR: 182
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Classified Salary Schedule Level 104
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Classified
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an "Classified" application and adding this specific job to your online application.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:
1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________
Employee's Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________________
THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
