Media Coordinator - (Library)

Job Description

SALARY:

$18.30/hour–$22.46/hour, based on experience

HOURS:

8 hours/day, Monday–Friday, 9 months/year

Position:

Media Coordinator - Library

Contract:

9 Month

Immediate Supervisor:

Building Principal

Primary Evaluator for the following positions:

Building Principal

General Description
Provide clerical support for the efficient and effective operation of the school library. Distribute, utilize, and maintain school library resources. Process information and materials using computers and designated programs. Handle minor maintenance and operation of audio‑visual equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Promote literacy through reading and/or hands‑on activities with students

Promote and encourage reading for academic achievement, lifelong learning, and leisure pursuits

Provide students with age‑appropriate fiction and nonfiction reading materials and assist in the location and selection of reading materials based on student reading level, interests, and information needs

Oversee the general operation of the school library

Prepare and distribute miscellaneous overdue notices, statistical, and circulation reports, and correspondence without supervision

Assist with the supervision of students in the media center

Maintain, process, and requisition necessary library equipment, materials, and supplies

Manage and oversee the distribution and collection of student devices (including loaner units)

Provide basic troubleshooting for common issues with student devices (force restart, powerwash, ticket submission, etc.)

Maintain accurate inventory of all student devices using applicable asset management software or other district‑approved method

Assist students and staff in the use of electronic online catalog, Dewey decimal system, special reference materials, proper selection and utilization of library resources

Catalog and process new resources and complete yearly inventory

Prepare lesson plans, train and supervise library helpers

Plan and implement book fairs and author visits

Maintain condition and appropriateness of library resources and bulletin boards

Supervise students for teacher prep periods

Incorporate K‑12 Academic Content Standards for Libraries

Operate media center equipment; e.g., Computer, Projector, Viewboard (Interactive Display)

Proactively address potential problem areas to ensure timely completion of tasks

Interact positively with staff, students, and parents

Attend applicable in‑service meetings or training, i.e., LNOCA

Order student periodicals, books, audio‑visual materials, and supplies as directed

Communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

Effectively operate all applicable library and office equipment

Effectively communicate with all necessary building staff

Ability to complete basic math tasks

Knowledge of the Dewey decimal system

Knowledge of audio‑visual equipment

Ability to be flexible and easily adaptable to change

Follow the District safety and regulatory compliance policy, procedures, and guidelines

Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal and/or other designated administrative staff

Qualifications
Internal Applicants should have a high school diploma or a General Education Degree (GED) with some paid clerical experience.

Internal Applicants must have the ability to type accurately from clear copy and have considerable knowledge of computers.

All internal applicants meeting the Board and Union requirements will be offered an interview.

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