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Media Assistant

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Media Assistant 10-mo. CODE: 6625 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Media Assistant GRADE: 12 MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION; PHYSICAL DEMANDS; AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general direction of the principal and in collaboration with the media specialist, the media assistant, a member of the media center team, supports and promotes the vision and mission of School Library Media Programs. In doing this, the media assistant is a key member of the team which creates a warm and welcoming environment in the media center for all students, staff and the entire school community. In addition, media assistants work directly with students on a regular basis by aiding with instruction pertaining to information literacy skills, research skills, accessing online services and/or access to library resources. The media assistant helps manage the school-wide library media catalog and performs the daily routine operations of the media center. Media assistants may give work direction to student aides and parent volunteers and help in the orientation and training of new media assistants when applicable. Work involves performing media center duties and requires technological aptitude that includes the ability to learn current technology independently, and the ability to communicate this knowledge to students and staff. Employees in the class are required to learn media center procedures, to be detail-oriented, and to assume responsibility for the routine operations of the media center. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift and move books, audiovisual equipment, and other equipment and or objects weighing 25-30 lbs. Physical demands include stooping, bending, and standing for extended periods of time. Position requires occasional operation of keyboard devices for extended periods of time. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Possesses strong interpersonal skills suited for customer service, demonstrates effective communication abilities and embraces a growth mindset when it comes to serving students and for the skills required to be proficient at job. Demonstrates ability to be flexible, be a team player in a dynamic environment and continually adapt to meet the needs of students and the school community. Demonstrates willingness to learn about current literature, library organization, and the library collection. Demonstrates ability to locate print or digital information as needed. Ability to adapt to new technologies. Ability to become proficient with computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphic presentation programs, e-mail, and on-line ordering) and the ability to impart this knowledge to students and staff effectively. Ability to operate and provide problem-solving for a variety of computers, printers, copiers, and audiovisual equipment or the ability to acquire such skills. Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn library media center procedures and techniques. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions. Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn and to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE; CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: High School or GED diploma required. Associates degree preferred or Completion of 30 semester hours of college course work and/or one year of experience working with children in instructional situations required if no associates degree. Experience in using computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and Internet. Experience working or volunteering in a library environment preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree, which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: Yes

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional related duties for the position. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every office or every day.)1. Assists students in use of print, nonprint, and equipment resources in library media center.2. Creates inviting and engaging displays for the media center, which are inclusive and diverse.3. Work with students and may assist the media specialist with supporting students during instruction related to basic technology and using research tools.4. Uses library software system to upload/download data, to circulate materials and equipment, to maintain circulation files, to inventory the collection and to reconcile discrepancies, to print reports, including usage and overdues as needed.5. Assists with routine activities in the media center when the media specialist is not present. 6. Receives, inspects, and verifies invoices of materials upon delivery and provides for proper inventory records and distribution of those materials and may maintain accounting records for media center accounts.7. Processes new materials, inspects, mends, and shelves materials.8. Gathers data for and helps produce periodic reports on library usage, circulation statistics and for data reporting for MSDE annual report.9. May assist in television production activities.10. Provides technology support to students and staff, including set up and operation of instructional equipment systems for classroom activities or special assemblies.11. May support staff members with locating appropriate materials.12. May coordinate and/or facilitate helping others to use the media center space for related school activities, such as: project exhibits, book fairs, and author visits in the media center.13. Attends training/professional learning on designated in-service days.14. Performs related work as required.

This description may be changed at any time.