Media Clerk PT

To provide media services for students, teaching staff, and building-level administration in a helpful, positive, congenial, and flexible manner.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects with the media specialist.
• Work cooperatively with students and staff in a learner-centered environment.
• Balance many tasks while prioritizing and addressing frequent interruptions.
• Be a self-starter and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Supervise the circulation desk, including the circulation and shelving of materials.
• Assist students with location of appropriate instructional and recreational materials and supervise book exchange.
• Have a working knowledge of computer applications, the library automation system, and Dewey Decimal classification.
• Supervise use of media center computers for research and develop a working knowledge of research databases.
• Be responsible for distributing, operating, and troubleshooting audio-visual and other technology equipment.
• Work with media specialist to promote a lifetime appreciation of reading through special promotions and reading aloud to students.
• Check in and process new materials.
• Assist media specialists with bulletin boards and media center displays.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

• Standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier, fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay

$15.75 per hour.

Schedule

7.5 hours per day (Middle School & 6th Grade Academies). 195 days per year (6th Grade and Middle School).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Willingness and ability to learn.
• Troubleshooting of technology workstations.
• Proficiency with computer hardware and software.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to document processes and procedures.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Cooperative in achieving the desired technological goals of the school and district.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (Seldom = Less than 25%).
• Ability to lift 25 pounds (Occasional = 26 to 50%).
• Ability to carry 25 pounds (Occasional = 26 to 50%).
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations (Very Frequent = Greater than 75%).
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter (Very Frequent = Greater than 75%).
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation (Very Frequent = Greater than 75%).
• Ability to operate job-related equipment (Very Frequent = Greater than 75%).
• Ability to reach in all directions (Very Frequent = Greater than 75%).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience is preferred.