Media Clerk Blue Ridge Elementary (Part-Time) 2025-26

(Using a computer is suggested to complete application. Phones are not always compatible.)

POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

This positionwill assistthe professional Media Specialists with the operation of the circulation desk including daily scheduling and assisting students and staff. Other duties will include general clerical tasks associated with day-to-day operation of the media center.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Actively assisting students and faculty in library/computer related questions.
• Supervising students as they enter/exit the Media Center (sign-in).
• Managing the circulation system; checking in/out materials; entering/updating records onto catalog.
• Processing books and materials magazines and newspaper.
• Shelving materials and assisting with building and supply inventory.
• Assisting the Media Specialist in coordinating volunteers and supervising student workers.
• Running overdue material reports and monthly/yearend reports.
• Answering phones and/or forwarding calls/take messages.
• Assisting with the scheduling of the Media Center.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of the Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expectedto adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education maintain appropriatecertification and competencies necessary for the position and demonstratethe values of the district at all times. For information on policies regulations and values visit .

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Building Administration and Media Specialist (s)

Supervises: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: High school diploma. Microsoft Office proficient. Accurate and detail-oriented.

Preferred: Clerical experience is desired. Prior use of office equipment is preferred.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

To performthis job successfully an individual must beable to performeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodationsmay bemade to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Complete forms and write reports; Present information effectively and respond to questions; Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills

Computation: Perform basic mathematical functions such as adding subtracting multiplying and dividing.

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many differentsituations; Interpret instructions presented in written oral diagram or schedule form; Demonstrate excellent organizational skills; frequently sort and organize items using alphabetical numeric and other ordering systems.

Technology: Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use; Use district software; Utilize smart boards projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district; Willing to learn new technologies and assiststudents and staff in the use of same technologies.

Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of individual studentsand to adapt methods accordingly; Establish and maintaineffective relationships with students and staff; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizework to meet deadlines; Be service and team-oriented and demonstrate a positive enthusiastic outgoing personality; Demonstrate initiative and be able to work without supervision.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this positionan employee is regularly required to speak and hear in a library environment move around the library read handwritten or printed material shelve materials and locate books and other materials in the media center.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The individualwho holds this position will regularly work in a library environment.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouragedto contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodationsto perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer