Media Coordinator - Computer Lab

SALARY:  $17.25/hour--$21.17/hour, based on experience

HOURS:  8 hours/day, Monday--Friday, 9 months/year
 

Position:  Media Coordinator - Library

Contract:  9 Month

Immediate Supervisor:  Building Principal

Primary Evaluator for the following positions: Building Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• Provide clerical support for the efficient and effective operation of the school library.  Distribute, utilize, and maintain school library resources.  Process information and materials using computers and designated programs.  Handle minor maintenance and operation of audio-visual equipment. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote literacy through reading and/or hands-on activities with students

• Promote and encourage reading for academic achievement, lifelong learning, and leisure pursuits

• Provide students with age-appropriate fiction and nonfiction reading materials and assist in the location and selection of reading materials based on student reading level, interests, and information needs

• Oversee the general operation of the school library

• Prepare and distribute miscellaneous overdue notices, statistical, and circulation reports, and correspondence without supervision

• Assist with the supervision of students in the media center

• Maintain, process, and requisition necessary library equipment, materials, and supplies

• Manage and oversee the distribution and collection of student devices (including loaner units)

• Provide basic troubleshooting for common issues with student devices (force restart, powerwash, ticket submission, etc)

• Maintain accurate inventory of all student devices using applicable asset management software or other district-approved method

• Assist students and staff in the use of electronic on-line catalog, Dewey decimal system, special reference materials, proper selection and utilization of library resources

• Catalog and process new resources and complete yearly inventory

• Prepare lesson plans, train and supervise library helpers 

• Plan and implement book fairs and author visits

• Maintain condition and appropriateness of library resources and bulletin boards

• Supervise students for teacher prep periods

• Incorporate K-12 Academic Content Standards for Libraries

• Operate media center equipment; e.g., Computer, Projector, Viewboard (Interactive Display)

• Proactively address potential problem areas to ensure timely completion of tasks

• Interact positively with staff, students, and parents

• Attend applicable in-service meetings or training, i.e., LNOCA

• Order student periodicals, books, audio-visual materials, and supplies as directed

• Communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

• Effectively operate all applicable library and office equipment

• Effectively communicate with all necessary building staff

• Ability to complete basic math tasks

• Knowledge of the Dewey decimal system

• Knowledge of audio-visual equipment

• Ability to be flexible and easily adaptable to change

• Follow the District safety and regulatory compliance policy, procedures, and guidelines

• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal and/or other designated administrative staff

Revised 4/2024

Internal Applicants should have a high school diploma or a General Education Degree (GED) with some paid clerical experience.  Internal Applicants must have the ability to type accurately from clear copy and have considerable knowledge of computers.  All internal applicants meeting the Board and Union requirements will be offered an interview.  

Salary : $17 - $21