Instructional Assistant - Media

at  North Wasco County School District 21

DISTRICT FOCUS

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Media Assistant-Temporary 24’-25’ SY. We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.
District Mission: “Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready.”

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers inquiries regarding materials or refers persons to media center specialist for technical assistance.
• Assists students, staff, parents and patrons in accessing media center resources.
• Maintains current inventory of all audio-visual materials and equipment assigned to media center.
• Coordinates with staff and supplier for scheduling, ordering and receiving of audio-visual materials.
• Coordinates with staff for scheduling audio-visual equipment needs.
• Orders supplies and recommends materials and equipment, as needed.
• Operates media center equipment to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Makes minor repairs of audio-visual materials and equipment and routes major repairs to appropriate resource.
• Assists in maintaining a current inventory of all audio-visual materials and equipment assigned to the media center.
• Assists in the annual inventory of all equipment and materials assigned to the center.
• Performs clerical duties, including typing, filing, sorting, copying, collating, and stapling.
• Composes routine letters, memos, requisitions, and other related information.
• Maintains accurate records of all audio-visual materials and equipment checked out of the center.
• Participates in and maintains records for inter-district, inter-agency and community loan programs.
• Orders media materials for classroom use and routes to staff.
• Identifies problems with audio-visual equipment and takes appropriate action.
• Trains and supervises student aides.
• Supervises students by keeping a calm and disciplined atmosphere in the media center.
• Assists with the preparation of instructional materials, as assigned by the Media Center Specialist.
• Delivers materials and equipment to classrooms; sets-up and operates equipment, if required.
• Assists in preparation of graphics and audio-visual materials.
• Prepares media center bulletin boards and other displays.
• Reinforces skills taught by Media Center Specialist and/or classroom teacher.
• Suggests materials and equipment acquisitions as needed.
• Maintains a positive and effective working relationship with staff, students, parents and patrons.
  Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and experience in working with children and/or young adolescents; ability to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Education Act (ESSEA) (minimum 72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or successfully passed Work Keys Test in the areas of Applied Mathematics - 4, Workplace Documents - 4, and Business Writing - 3).

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of computer operations and applications in a media center.
• Knowledge of current office practices, procedures, and office equipment.
• Knowledge of audio-visual equipment and its operation and terminology.
• Knowledge of terminology and cataloging systems for media centers.
• Knowledge of student behavior expectations and methods to assure appropriate conduct.
• Ability to learn the operation of telephones, computer systems and other equipment, as required by the position.
• Ability to accurately transfer, record, and convey information and materials, as required by the position.
• Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal System.
• Ability to perform accurate alphabetizing and filing duties.
• Ability to learn to operate and provide basic maintenance for audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to work under tight, inflexible deadline and to respond to emergency audio-visual requests with patience and persistence.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and schedules.
• Ability in basic graphics and art applications