9 months - 8 hours per day
Employees of this District that would like to be considered for this position MUST complete an internal on-line application.
This job posting will be posted for a minimum of (5) five days as per the support negotiated agreement. Materials will be accepted until a suitable applicant is found. During the last two weeks in July and the month of August, this job posting will be posted for a minimum of (2) two days as per the support negotiated agreement. Outside applicants will be considered at the discretion of the Director or the Administrator and/or their committee. EOE.JOB TITLE: Library/Media Assistant - Paraprofessional
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED.
Must have one of the following:
48 College Credit Hours
Associate Degree
Passed OGET Test
Passed PARAPRO Test (for information please call Kasey Brenneis 580-255-0686)(you may apply without and will have the opportunity to pass PARAPRO Test after job offer)
Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT WorkKeys assessment
Demonstrates aptitude for the work to be performed.
Demonstrates a positive attitude toward a school environment.
Reasonable degree of proficiency in typing.
Working knowledge of basic office procedures and the operation of common office equipment (which includes computer skills).
Must pass a National Criminal History Record Check.
Must possess positive personal assets:
General Appearance
Personality
Courtesy
Punctuality
Loyalty
Diplomacy and Tact
REPORTS TO: Library Media Specialist, Building Administrator
JOB GOAL: To assist teachers and students in the effective use of the media center as a learning resource.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Types and process reports, bibliographies, forms, library schedules, letters to publishers, catalog cards and the like.
Orders and receives books selected by the librarian.
Supervisors student media assistants, assigning various tasks. (High School and Middle School)
Maintains files of catalog cards, vertical file material, publisher’s catalogs, and other appropriate files.
Types notices to teachers concerning overdue books under the supervision of the librarian.
Makes simple repairs on damaged books.
Prepares current magazines for shelving and maintains the back-number stacks.
Assists in the annual inventory of library materials, and the preparation of lists of missing books and books to be discarded.
Shelves returned materials.
Maintains current inventory of supplies and suggests items for acquisition as needed.
Oversees the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays.
Maintains inventory and repair records for A-V Equipment, under the supervision of the librarian.
Runs circulation desk, including computer reports and weekly backup.
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the librarian may assign from time to time.
Assists students in locating research material and use of microfiche and computers.
Assists students in making proper use of center equipment and materials.
Pull books for teachers as requested for units of study.
Distributes schedule of the use of the media center and its materials and equipment.
Operates equipment and apparatus on request, either in the media center or elsewhere.
Performs other related tasks as directed by the Media Specialist.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the public and other employees of the organization.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to cooperate in a team effort with other employees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty five (25) pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year to be determined by current contract.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support personnel.
