Library Media Clerk

Southeast Polk Community School District; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Media Center Clerk at the Middle School to support students and teachers. The role involves assisting with the media center, guiding students to resources, and helping staff obtain reference materials and AV equipment.

Hours align with the school day, and the position emphasizes maintaining a well-organized library and serving as a positive role model for students.

Qualifications

• Experience in library science preferred.
• Experience with computers preferred.
• Knowledge of children's literature.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Experience working with children.
• Minor mechanical ability.
• High school graduate.
• Physically able at time of hire and maintain fitness as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain library collection under direction of district librarian.
• Assist students in finding appropriate materials.
• Assist teaching staff in securing reference materials.
• Assist students in use of the media center under librarian supervision.
• Keep abreast of student literature materials with teaching staff.
• Assist teaching staff in securing AV equipment and materials.
• Provide minor maintenance on AV equipment.
• Maintain library area as a functional teaching center.
• Maintain library inventory.
• Recommend additions or deletions to the library collection.
• Book briefs for reading rooms.
• Assist with seventh grade orientation for students.
• Library instruction within units of study.
• Provide an appropriate role model for students.
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Library experience

Computer skills

Children's literature knowledge

Organizational skills

Experience with children

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Title: Media Center Clerk

Hours:7:15am-2:45pm; 9:15am-2:45pm W

Location: Middle School

Qualifications:

1. Prefer experience in library science.
2. Prefer experience with/progressive attitude about computers.
3. Knowledge of children's literature.
4. Organizational ability.
5. Experience in working with children.
6. Minor mechanical ability.
7. High school graduate.
8. Physical at time of hire, continuing employees every 3 years.

Reports to: Building Principal

Job Goal: To provide media center assistance to students and teachers for a district dedicated to being an innovative, educational organization committed to providing learning experiences of superior quality which enable ALL students to successfully meet challenges now and in the future

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Maintain library collection at direction of district librarian.
2. Assist students in finding appropriate materials.
3. Assist teaching staff in securing appropriate reference materials.
4. Under the direction of district's librarian, assist students in use of the media center.
5. Keep abreast of student literature materials in consultation with teaching staff.
6. Assist teaching staff in securing AV equipment and materials.
7. Provide minor maintenance on AV equipment.
8. Maintain library area as a functional teaching center.
9. Maintain library inventory.
10. Recommend additions or deletions to the library collection.
11. Book briefs for the reading rooms.
12. Assist with seventh grade orientation for students.
13. Library instruction within units of study.
14. Provide an appropriate role model for the students.
15. Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment:

1. Employment based on need, report on days the students are in school.
2. Hours and number of days assigned as need requires.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Disclaimer:

The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact, Joseph M. Horton, Deputy Superintendent, Equal Opportunity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Southeast Polk District Office, 8031 NE University Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, (515)-967-4294,[e-mail]. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, [phone]; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.