Library Media Assistant

Pendleton Sd 16•Pendleton, OR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pendleton School district has an opening for a Library/Media Assistant at Washington Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year. The classified staff member demonstrates a continuing work attitude toward effectively accomplishing the department, building, district and community educational goals. Media Assistants provide efficient management of the school library. Media Assistants also maintain a friendly and harmonious atmosphere in the school library that contributes to the educational process of the school and the District as a whole.

Requirements

Two years of college and/or successful work keys exam.
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.
Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
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.
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.
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.
General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software and word processing software.
Certificates as determined by the District including currant NCLB requirements (paraprofessional certification), bloodborne pathogen training, blood spill training, First Aid/CPR card.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants who are fluent in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Check request lists with catalogs.
Search for trade bibliographic data.
Maintain checklist of magazines.
Open and process new books.
Add marks of ownership.
Assist media coordinator with cataloging materials.
Maintain electronic database.
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.
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.
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.