Library Media Assistant

Job Details

Position Type:
Support Staff/Library Media Assistant

Date Posted:
3/25/2024

Location:
Lowell Intermediate School

Date Available:
August 2024 TITLE: Library Media Assistant

JOB GOAL: To assist in fostering a love for reading and learning among students. Manage the school library, curate collections of books and resources, and under supervision, provide instruction to students and instructional support to teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or equivalent with training in library procedures and two years of clerical experience.
• Library or classroom experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• The preferred candidate has a love of literacy and reading

ABILITY TO:

• Use electronic library inventory systems, email, and other necessary office software or systems.
• Organize and manage time for a structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with elementary-level library assistants.
• Establish a cooperative working relationship with students and adults.
• Demonstrate respect for student and colleague diversity

CLASSIFICATION: This position is classified as a full-time 195-day position and is subject to the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Board of School Trustees. Pay is hourly based on the Library Assistant's schedule.

REPORTS TO: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all aspects of opening the library media center at 7 a.m. and closing the library/media center at 3:30 p.m.
• Collaborate with the School Library Director to enhance library experiences for students
• Introduce students to library resources, including print materials, digital databases, and online tools, fostering information literacy and research competency.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to align library instruction with the curriculum and reinforce learning objectives across subject areas.
• Create a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages exploration, critical thinking, and creativity.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to students, guiding them in using library resources and promoting lifelong learning habits.
• Manages the circulation desk.
• Maintain the physical appearance and organization of the library.
• Assists students and staff with Media Center services.
• Greets, assists, and refers patrons according to their needs in person, via email and phone.
• Monitors student behavior in the library. Supervises and trains library student assistants.
• Tracks overdue materials and sends notices to students and/or parents. Coordinates overdues with the bookkeeper.
• Maintain library inventory and oversee the selection process
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated under the support staff instructional aide evaluation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Persons performing service in this position classification will frequently exert 10 to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far visual acuity, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment, and handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

 Tri-Creek School Corporation

 06/05/2024

 Lowell,IN