Position Type: Support Staff - Instructional/MEDIA AIDEDate Posted: 9/17/2024Location: Henry Burkhart ElementaryMedia Aide Position Purpose To provide media services for students, teaching staff and building-level administration in a helpful, positive, congenial and flexible manner. Essential Job Functions
- 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 be able to 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. 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 Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Pay Rate $16.65 per hour. Work Schedule 7.5 hours per day 183 days per year 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, Work Hazards Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%. Physical Requirement Percentage of Time Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Seldom Ability to lift 25 pounds. Occasional Ability to carry 25 pounds. Occasional Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent Ability to operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Very FrequentLicense/ Registration/ Certification
Education
- High School Diploma or GED.
Experience
- Previous experience is preferred.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Apply online: