Substitute Media Assistant

Substitute Library Assistant
Hours Per Day: 7.5 hours per day
Salary: $11.35 per hour
Position Purpose:
In the absence of the Library Assistant, operates the library media center and creates a functional inviting atmosphere for student learning, and assists with daily building technology operations.

• Essential Job functions -In the absence of the Librarian Assistant, perform the following tasks:
• Maintains the operation of the circulation desk (e.g., checking out/receiving materials, processing overdue returns, etc.)
• Provides support to enhance staff and student access to resource materials and equipment.
• Keeps materials properly organized.
• Assists building staff members with technology issues (printer maintenance, classroom PC’s, labs, interactive white board technology, technology integration, web page development, etc.) as time permits.
• Assists staff and students with scheduling and using materials and equipment.
• Collects and reserves material for classroom assignments.
• Prepares bulletin boards, displays, and/or material lists to introduce new library/media resources to students and staff.
• Communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Helps supervise volunteer helpers.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment.
• Communicates with the public library staff members.
• Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
• Equiptment: Use of standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

• Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards.
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Potential for interactions with disruptive, unruly and/or menacing individuals.
• Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.

• Qualifications Profile
• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equilvalent
• Educational Aide Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education

FLSA Status: Non-exempt