Instructional Media Aide

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide clerical and related support to the operation of the school media center in an elementary, middle or high school. Work involves frequent and responsible contact with students, parents and the school's administrative and instructional staff. In addition, work may include assignments in support and guidance of other administrative and program activities such as data entry and general office.

This is an ACE/AFSCME, Local 2250 Position, 10-Month Position, Pay Table 100, Grade 3

Hourly Range: $18.30 - $37.52

CLOSING DATE: February 5, 2025

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Assists librarian in the instruction of media center procedures;
• Maintains records of items received, stored, issued, and returned, and file catalog cards;
• Assists in gathering statistics, including budget data for reporting purposes;
• Answers a variety of telephone and other inquiries relative to media center matters where routine or policies are clearly established;
• Assists librarian in instructing students and staff in the operation and limited preventative maintenance of instructional equipment and materials;
• Operates instructional equipment and other general office equipment as required;
• Assists in the development of graphic material for instructional purposes;
• May assist in processing a variety of student and school administrative information and data using remote terminals;
• Assist students in the circulation of library materials, use of the online catalog, and use of online database resources;
• Performs a variety on independent clerical and computer-related work such as inputting statistical data, preparing reports, checking accuracy of cataloged materials under supervision;
• Furnishes circulation desk with needed supplies on a daily basis;
• Maintains library materials that need to be mended, discarded and/ or replaced;
• Sorts books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas;
• Processes new materials including books, audiovisual materials, and computer software;
• Assists School Library Media Specialist with class library schedules;
• Assists students or parent helpers in the daily operations;
• Maintains attractive appearance of the Media Center; and
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

• Good oral or written communication skills;
• Ability to work with pupils, teachers, parents and administrative personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and good morale;
• Ability to learn instructional materials routine and techniques and to apply this knowledge to work problems; ability to learn information processing and data entry form remote terminals;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to operate general office and instructional equipment such as copiers, personal computers, multimedia projector and other related equipment; and
• Ability to handle confidential matters with a high degree of professionalism

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a standard high school diploma or GED with at least two (2) years of volunteer or paid experience working with students with special needs. Experience in an educational setting preferred.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

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