Library Media Assistant

Summary:  Media Assistants provide efficient management of the school library.  Media Assistants also maintain a freiendly and harmonious atmosphere in the shcool library that contributes to the educational process of the school and the District as a whole.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: All or some of the following tasks may be required. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Circulation

• Issue, renew and receive materials.
•  Keep accurate circulation records via electric system.
•  Prepare overdue notices and send them to students/parents.
•  Issue library and audio-visual equipment to meet teacher and student needs.
•  Recommend material for purchase to meet student and staff needs.

2. Clerical

•  Prepare books, software and magazines for circulation and perform maintenance and repairs to collection.
•  List expandable supplies which must be replenished.
•  Keep records of supplies ordered and used and other records as directed.
•  Process correspondence via email and phone.

3. Acquisition and Preparation of Materials

•  Check request lists with catalogs.
•  Search for trade bibliographic data.
•  Maintain checklist of magazines.
•  Open and process new books.
•  Add marks of ownership.

4. Organization of Materials

•  Assist media coordinator with cataloging materials.
•  Maintain electronic database.

5. Assistants to Staff and Students

•  Gather materials for unit study under direction of the Media Coordinator or upon individual teacher request.
•  Maintain a positive and welcoming environment for staff and students.
•  Place materials on reserve for class groups or teachers and locate bibliographic material.
•  Assist students in research and selection of materials.

6. Technology

•  Know how to use computers and electronic databases.
•  Assist students with passwords and effective use of computers.
•  Must know and use electronic office software.
•  Must be knowledgeable about electronic circulation / cataloging / inventory systems.

7. General

•  Understand and maintain school, staff, student and parent confidentiality.
•  Spell correctly and use proper English.
•  Perform physical tasks as required.
•  Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students and staff members.
•  Perform student supervision as assigned
•  Utilize the chain of command procedure when attempting to resolve problems or when seeking changes.
•  Participate in appropriate professional development activities.
•  Comply with all Board policies, administrative regulations and District procedures, as well as all state, federal and local laws and regulations.
•  Perform other duties as assigned by Media Coordinator or Administration.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Noneer related needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Two years of college and/or successful work keys   exam.

Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others; focuses on solving   conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting;   keeps emotions under control; remains open to others ideas’ and contributes  to building positive team spirit.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in   writing, Preference may be given to applicants who are fluent in both English   and Spanish.  Ability to effectively   present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small   and large group situations to students and other school staff.  Ability to read and interpret documents   such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure   manuals and government regulations.    Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

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

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry   out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving   several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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

Other Skills and Abilities:

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District including  currant NCLB requirements (paraprofessional certification), bloodborne   pathogen training, blood spill training, First Aid/CPR card.

Physical Demand:    The physical demands   described here 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 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 is frequently   required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or   move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this   job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and   peripheral vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are   representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential   functions of this job.  Reasonable   accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform   the essential functions. 

The noise level in the   work environment is usually low to moderate.    Employee may be exposed to bloodborne    pathogens.

Terms of Employment:    Salary and work year as   determined by the administration and in accordance with Board policy,   individual work agreements and the collective bargaining agreement.  Supervisor will consider individual  training, experience, and specific needs in making staff assignments.