Library Media Assistant (8475)

JOB GOAL:
To supervise and instruct students on all functions and aspects of using the library.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge of library operations and terminology.
• Experience with library record keeping, book repair, and library technology, including circulation software.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, including the creation of documents for library operations.
• Effective communication skills, especially as a liaison with staff and in dealing with classes in the Library.
• Must pass a background check
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., be able to exert 25 –30 lbs. of force frequently, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, and to sit for long periods of time.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 197 days; 10 months
COMPENSATION: Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position
BENEFITS: As per QCUSD District policy
REPORTS TO: Principal
HOURS: 40 hours per week - Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Non-exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community.
• Circulate materials to students and staff.
• Purchase and Process new materials and maintain the collection.
• Maintain and update shelves as needed, including daily shelving.
• Track and collect fines for lost or damaged materials.
• Repair materials as needed.
• Train staff and volunteers in use of library equipment.
• Distribute and track the use of equipment to staff as necessary.
• Implement at least one Book Fair per school year.
• Track and circulate all textbooks.
• Instruct classes in library usage, research, literature, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend, kneel or stoop sometimes for long periods of time. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.