Media Assistant (Library) Job at Grand Blanc Community Schools in Mount Pleasant

Overview

Media Assistant (Library) role at Grand Blanc Community Schools.

Reports to: Building Administrators or designee

FTE: 1.0

Location: McGuire

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students and staff in the use of print and electronic reference tools and information literacy processes.
• Assist students in strategies for intellectual access to information and ideas for learning.
• Provide information and instruction in areas of information literacy, research, acceptable use policy, intellectual property and copyright and the use of educational technologies.
• Promote integrated use of technology as a learning tool.
• Promote student reading for information and pleasure.
• Reinforce strategy-based reading instruction.
• Create and implement procedures for media center operations.
• Develop and maintain a diversified media center collection of print, non-print and electronic resources.
• Schedule media facilities for instruction and supervising student use.

Depending on building size, the Media Assistant may be asked to support building needs in the following areas:

• Morning arrival supervision & support
• Dismissal supervision & support
• Lunch supervision & support
• 1:1 student academic plan support
• Small group academic interventions (MTSS determined)
• Large group academic MTSS support (ie: on/above level options)
• Offering a quiet/calming space to students based on MTSS needs
• Support of student breaks, heavy work, sensory walks (if available)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years post secondary education, required.
• Knowledge of computer programs (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, desktop publishing).
• Knowledge of telecommunications (electronic mail, automated library circulation, Internet).
• Understand and maintain confidentiality, professional tact, diplomacy and presentation with administrators, staff, teachers, parents and the community.
• Possess, in the judgment of the administration, personal qualifications to perform such duties including ability to:
  • Work with staff and the general public in a professional and appropriate manner;
  • Comprehend and maintain detailed information;
  • Make independent judgments in accordance with school/program procedures and policies;
  • Display loyalty and integrity.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Work Environment and ADA/EEO

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, and employment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.