UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS
Position: Media Clerk
Location: Barrington Elementary School
Pay Rate: $20.51-$22.76 p/hour
Time Schedule: 10 months Full-time/Hourly
Reports to: Media Specialist & Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Probationary Period: 120 Days
Description:
Assist the media specialist with office/clerical duties, including locating, circulating, and shelving library materials; supporting technology advancements within the department; and supporting students, staff, and community members in the library media center.
NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
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One to two years of related experience
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge of word processing and email computer applications
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Ability to work effectively with others
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Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
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Ability to learn, then share with students, teachers, and staff, the online catalog as well as electronic databases and web-based programs as needed
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Effective active listening skills
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Organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to generate correspondence and work independently
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Multitasking skills
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Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and programs
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Ability to prioritize and complete job assignments
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Understand and perform duties within the scope of authority
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Proper telephone techniques and etiquette
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Such alternatives to the above knowledge, skills, and abilities as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Essential Functions:
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Help maintain library collections, including processing, shelving, mending, and repairing books and other library materials
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Help maintain library records, reports, and patron data
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Help supervise students, assistants, and volunteers in the media center
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Help maintain a supportive learning environment in the media center through positive communication
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Provides assistance and support to students
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Assist the media specialist in maintaining neat, clean, organized, and orderly work and collaborative student areas
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Input data and run selected reports from the appropriate software
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Maintains confidentiality of all patron records
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Collects and accounts for money from others as payments for various fees due, credits for lost and damaged material, book fairs and author visits
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Assist students in the use of the electronic online catalog
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Prepare requisitions for library materials and supplies under the direction of the school media specialist
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Ensure the safety of students
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Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
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Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
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Circulate print and non-print materials
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Such alternatives to the above essential functions as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
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Attend applicable in-service meetings or training
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Alerts media specialist to the unique situations and needs of individual students
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Library/Media Specialists, or designee
Equipment Operated:
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Copy machine
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Calculator
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Computer/Tablet
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Printer
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Fax machine
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Laminator
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Telephone
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Book taping system
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Book carts
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Scanner
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Paper cutter
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Book binding machine
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Projectors and smart boards
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Whiteboard
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Digital Camera
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Other Media/Library equipment as needed
Additional Working Conditions:
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Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
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Exposure to loud noises
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Interactions with unruly children
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Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing
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Interruption of duties by students, visitors, staff, and/or telephone
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Occasional requirement to lift and carry various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
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Frequently move and position oneself as necessary to access and operate equipment
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Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout the school building
Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.
The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and/or appointing authority.
