Library/Media Assistant

Position is split between Avon Center School and Meadowview School

Title: Library Media/Information Assistant

Reports To: Building Principal

Department: School

Classification: PSRP 10 month

FLSA Status: Not Exempt

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JOB OVERVIEW:

• Responsible for helping to provide an efficient and meaningful information, research and media program for District students, staff and community access.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional or Substitute License
• Requires experience in use of computers and a variety of software.
• Familiarity and experience with technology as it pertains to school applications and staff development is desirable.
• Keyboarding skills - computer literacy.
• Working knowledge of software copying rights of the school system.
• Working knowledge of installation of computer hardware and software.
• Working knowledge of equipment circulation procedures of the school.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with computer equipment.
• Ability to maintain lists, logs and records.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
• Ability to communicate with users to determine the nature of computer problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining day to day library activities assisting students and staff with book checkout and shelving
• Responsible for media inventories and circulation
• Assists the school information specialist(s) in the operation and maintenance of the school media/technology program
• Work with the development of the building level media budget.
• Maintains inventory of building media materials and equipment
• Trains staff members in the use of media resources as needed.
• Is knowledgeable of the district goals and priorities as they relate to the departments and schools
• Receives, organizes and inventories all media materials and equipment utilized in the administration of the district media system
• Assists in the development of security measures for reducing loss of or damage to equipment
• Assists in the implementation of the district AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administration

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose undue hardships on the District.