Library Media Assistant

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25•Pocatello, ID

44d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

POCATELLO-CHUBBUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 25 CLASS SPECIFICATION MEDIA ASSISTANT at POCATELLO HIGH SCHOOL Purpose of Class Provides services of a school library; assists students in basic library use and functions; performs related work as required. Primary Function The principal function of an employee in this class is to assist in the operation of a school library at the elementary, middle school or high school level, including tutoring students in basic library skills and functions and providing support and assistance to the teaching staff. The position is supervised by the Media Specialist and the building Principal. The principal duties of the position are performed in a library/classroom environment.

Requirements

Associates degree, 32 hours of academic core college semester credits, or Para-Educator State Test Certificate required
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person and on the telephone, and to hear sounds within the normal range of conversation
Sufficient visual acuity or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and comprehend, review, and organize a variety of written and text documents and materials
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer, and specialized library equipment
Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to stand or sit for long periods of time, bend and stoop repeatedly, lift and move at least 30 lbs. and maneuver book carts, and work in a library and classroom environment
Jobs in this class require performing repetitive hand movement in gripping, fingering and hand/wrist/arm movements

Responsibilities

Performs library functions including, but not limited to, checking books and materials in and out, assisting students and staff in locating books, print and electronic research materials, checking audio/visual equipment in and out, inventorying books and related library materials, typing book labels, shelving materials and maintaining the library in a neat and orderly manner
Assists in instructing and supervising students in library use, including locating appropriate materials in and beyond the library, research, using electronic databases, internet resources, computer use, and peripheral equipment
Follows and implements District library instruction curriculum and follows lesson plans
Tutors students in basic library functions and skills, including cataloguing and computer use
Imports and exports records from Library of Congress
Assists in preparing and implementing lesson plans
Teaches classes to show how the library works
Maintains bulletin boards, exhibits, and related displays
Maintains inventory of books, magazines, and related library materials
Consults with teachers and staff on ordering materials and assists in maintaining required reading and instructional materials
Assists in evaluating, selecting, and ordering library materials
Inventories and performs minor maintenance and repairs on books, audio/visual equipment, and other library materials
Instructs in use of audio/visual and other presentation equipment
Collects fines on lost and damaged materials
Facilitates accelerated reading programs
Assists with book fairs and other designated special events
Participates in appropriate training, workshop, and in-service programs
Maintains student and District confidentiality
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices
Performs teacher assistant, lunchroom, playground, bus, and other monitoring duties as assigned
Performs other related duties as assigned
provide support to instructional programs
maintain the library and media collections
identifying appropriate resources for students and teachers utilizing library and media resources
select appropriate items in support of classroom instruction
perform clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or books
maintain and update library displays
other duties as assigned