Library Media Assistant

The Pendleton School district has an opening for a Library/Media Assistant at Sunridge Middle School for theschool year.

Closing Date:Open until filled

Supervisor:Building Principal

Salary Range:$16.04 to $24.89 per hour. Depending on experience.

Benefits: Medical DentalVision(Districts contribution2526 school year is$1850 Life and Accidental Death Insurance.

Job Description:The classified staff member demonstrates a continuing work attitude toward effectively accomplishing the department building district and community educational goals.

Contract Term: 180 days at 7.25 hours per day

Summary:Media Assistantsprovideefficient management of the school library. Media Assistants alsomaintainafreiendlyand harmonious atmosphere in theshcoollibrary that contributes to the educational process of the school and the District as a whole.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:All or some of the following tasksmay berequired. Other dutiesmay beassigned.
1. Circulation

• Issue renew and receive materials.
• Keep accurate circulation records via electric system.
• Prepare overdue notices and send them to students/parents.
• Issue library and audiovisual equipment to meet teacher and student needs.
• Recommend material forpurchaseto meet student and staff needs.

2. Clerical

• Prepare books software and magazines for circulation andperformmaintenance and repairs to collection.
• List expandable supplies whichmust bereplenished.
• Keep records of supplies ordered and used and other records as directed.
• Process correspondence via email and phone.

3. Acquisition and Preparation of Materials

• Checkrequestlists with catalogs.
• Search for trade bibliographic data.
• Maintain checklist of magazines.
• Open and process new books.
• Add marks of ownership.

4. Organization of Materials

• Assist mediacoordinatorwith cataloging materials.
• Maintain electronic database.

5. Assistants to Staff and Students

• Gather materials for unit study under direction of the Media Coordinator or upon individual teacherrequest.
• Maintain a positive and welcoming environment for staff and students.
• Place materials on reserve for class groups or teachers andlocatebibliographic material.
• Assist students in research andselectionof materials.

6. Technology

• 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.

7. General

• Understand andmaintainschool staff student and parent confidentiality.
• Spell correctly and use proper English.
• Perform physical tasks as required.
• Establish andmaintaincooperative 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 inappropriateprofessional development activities.
• Comply with all Board policies administrative regulations and Districtprocedures as well as all state federal and local laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Media Coordinator or Administration.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:Noneerrelated needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:None

Qualifications:Toperformthis job successfullyan individualmust beable toperformeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodationsmay bemade to enableindividualswith disabilities toperformthe essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:Two years of college and/or successful work keys exam.

Interpersonal Skills: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.

Language Skills:Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing Preferencemay begiven to applicants who are fluent in both English and Spanish. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in oneonone 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.

Mathematical Skills: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.

Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral schedule or diagramform. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software email internet software spreadsheets teaching software and word processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Certificates Licenses Registrations:Certificates as determined by the District including currantNCLBrequirements (paraprofessionalcertification)bloodborne pathogen training blood spill training First Aid/CPR card.

Physical Demand: The physical demands described here are representative of those thatmust bemet by an employee to successfullyperformthe essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay bemade to enableindividualswith disabilities toperformthe essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee isfrequently 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.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay bemade to enableindividualswith disabilities toperform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Employeemay beexposed tobloodborne pathogens.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year as determined by the administration andin accordance withBoard policy individual work agreements and the collective bargaining agreement. Supervisor will considerindividual training experience and specific needs in making staff assignments.

We reserve the right to modify the details of a position at any time. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION : ThePendleton School District 16R affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity to education and employment without regard to race color sex national origin age religion marital status handicap or any other extraneous consideration not directly and substantively related to effective performance. This policy implements all applicable federal state and local laws regulations and executive orders. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Related inquiries and additional requests may be directed to Chris Fritsch Affirmative Action Officer 107 NW 10th Pendleton OR 97801. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at.