Media Center Technician- South Medford High School

Permanent 8 hour per day position to begin 1/27/2025

Medford SD 549C Job Description

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Job Title:                     Media Center Assistant

Supervisor:                  Principal

Classification:              Classified

FLSA Status:                Nonexempt               

Days:                           199                                                                             

Summary:  Assists Media Specialist in managing a library collection and performs various media center and computer lab clerical and paraprofessional duties, including working with groups of students in developing media skills and assisting with computer lab needs. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs computer software and performs simple software maintenance using appropriate system utilities.
• Prepares work orders and processes them appropriately.
• Cleans, sets up inventories, moves equipment, and discards old/broken equipment.
• Troubleshoots and performs appropriate network maintenance and minor device troubleshooting/repair.
• Orders requested software with approval.
• Works closely with NTS regarding technical issues related to the Media Center.
• Instructs staff and students on the proper use e of the software as directed.
• Communicates effectively with IMC concerning usage licenses.
• Supervise and assist students in the library and/or computer labs)
• Keeps current on new technology related to Media services.
• Works with the circulation management system of the media center.
• Re-shelves books and materials.
• Prepares material requisitions and processes work orders.
• Prepares books for circulation and makes book repairs.
• Organizes media center exhibits and displays and may coordinate or assist in setting up special events.
• Provides storytelling and book talks to classes, if requested.
• Inventories, repairs, stores, and manages payments for lost textbooks and devices.
• Checks materials out to staff and students before, during, and after school.
• Assist teachers with computer testing (i.e., TESA, STAR, and AR.)
• Uses budgeting process and internet to order books and materials as directed.
• Assists with audio-visual materials, equipment, and computer lab materials.
• Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
• Complies with all safety and work rules, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for proper utilization, operation, and maintenance of all department resources.
• Provides support to other positions as needed.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as appropriate with little or no supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates and decorates learning spaces.
• Provides support for special programs using library materials and computers.
• Inspects area for safety or health hazards and reports hazards promptly to the appropriate staff.
• Cleans and sanitizes furniture and equipment.
• Researches new authors and books.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists in directing the work of student and parent volunteers and building support working in the Media Center.
• All employees of the Medford School District supervise students and maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Education and/or Experience:  Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related responsible clerical experience and/or training involving public contact or equivalent combination of education and experience (including passage of paraprofessional test). 

Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Language Skills:  Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. Ability to effectively present information and respond verbally to common inquiries or complaints from students, school staff, and parents. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts such as ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, inventory software, order processing software, spreadsheets, and word processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District, including current No Child Left Behind (NCLB) certification requirements.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must often stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision. Must be able to speak clearly to be understood and understand the speech of others—emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Employees may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and temperature fluctuations, fumes, odors, and dust. 

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

Salary : $20 - $26