SBES - Media Assistant (7) - *AVAIL. AUG. 2023*
Full Time
Clarksville, TN 37040
Posted
Job description
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to assist the media specialist in providing efficient operation of the media center. Duties and responsibilities include checking in/out books, materials, and equipment, etc., repairing damaged materials or billing as needed, processing new materials, and providing library assistance to students and staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Checks out books, materials, equipment, etc.
May assist textbook coordinator in maintaining inventory of textbooks.
May assist Media Specialist in maintaining inventory of technology devices available for check out to teachers.
Prepares returned books, materials, equipment, etc. for re-use; returns books, materials, equipment, etc. to designated areas.
Supervises students in the library; assists students/staff with researching needed materials.
Types, copies, deliver and files overdue list, memos, letters, etc.; clears library records for withdrawing students.
Creates and monitors reservations documents for popular library materials; delivers library materials to teachers.
Cleans, maintains, and repairs books, materials, equipment, etc.; keeps record of lost/damaged books and bills responsible party.
Prepares new books, equipment, etc. for check-out.
Prepares for check-out and files back issues of periodicals.
Files, memos, letters, library forms, etc.; generates and organizes bibliographies and other vertical file materials including testing materials.
Prepares instructional materials for media specialist (copy, laminate, etc.);
Assists Media Specialist with inventory.
Assists Media Specialist as needed.
Trains and supervises volunteer library assistants.
May monitor students in cafeteria, or other areas as needed.
Substitutes for Librarian/Teachers in classrooms.
May monitor hallways for proper procedure.
Monitors students during annual testing.
May assist students to safety in emergencies.
Additional Job Functions
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
High School Diploma (or Equivalent) required, with three to six months of classroom experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Successful completion of CMCSS typing test.
KNOWLEDGE OF THE JOB
Has thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the School System and media center practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the job of Media Assistant. Has thorough knowledge of media center and classroom practices as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities. Knows how to develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties of the department. Knows how to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, computer operations, equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental operations and activities. Is able to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the department. Is able to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner. Has good organizational, human relations, and technical skills. Is able to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision when necessary. Has the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures, and related information. Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects. Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machines and equipment such as computers, printers, facsimile machine, binding machine, television and, photocopiers, opaque projectors, laminators, machine, paper cutter, etc. Must be physically able to work, move or carry objects or materials. Essential physical requirements of the job include:
Climbing
: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
Balancing
: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Stooping
: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Kneeling
: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching
: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Crawling
: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Reaching
: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing
: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking
: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing
: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling
: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting
: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Fingering
: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping
: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling
: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Hearing
: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
DATA CONCEPTION
:
Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
:
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.
LANGUAGE ABILITY
:
Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures related to job of Media Assistant. Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.
INTELLIGENCE:
Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of Media Assistant.
VERBAL APTITUDE
:
Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and elected officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE
:
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight, and utilize statistical inference.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE
:
Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape visually with office equipment.
MOTOR COORDINATION
:
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using office equipment.
MANUAL
DEXTERITY
:
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION
:
May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL
TEMPERAMENT
:
Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and elected officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency related to job of Media Assistant.
PHYSICAL
COMMUNICATION
:
Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
ATTENDANCE:
A regular and dependable level of attendance is an essential function for this position.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School System may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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