Media Clerk PT

Perry Township Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Township Schools is seeking a Clerk - Media to support media services for students and staff in a middle school setting. The role involves assisting with circulation, helping students locate materials, and promoting reading initiatives.

The clerk will operate library systems, supervise book exchanges, and assist with bulletin boards and displays. Occasional travel to district buildings may be required; familiarity with Dewey Decimal helps navigation of resources.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; preferred experience in a media/library setting.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems and procedures.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist media specialists and work cooperatively with students and staff.
• Supervise circulation desk and materials handling, including book exchanges.
• Operate and troubleshoot audio-visual equipment and library tech.
• Promote reading and assist with displays and promotions.
• Assist with locating instructional materials and supporting research.
• Handle inventory, check in new materials, and maintain records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Learning ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Library automation system

Dewey Decimal classification

Computer applications

Job description

Position Purpose

To provide media services for students, teaching staff and building-level administration in a helpful, positive, congenial and flexible manner.

Clerk- Media

Position Purpose

To provide media services for students, teaching staff and building-level administration in a helpful, positive, congenial and flexible manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Work on projects with the media specialist.
• Work cooperatively with students and staff in a learner-centered environment.
• Balance many tasks while prioritizing and addressing frequent interruptions.
• Be a self-starter and be able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Supervise the circulation desk, including the circulation and shelving of materials.
• Assist students with location of appropriate instructional and recreational materials and supervise book exchange.
• Have a working knowledge of computer applications, the library automation system and Dewey Decimal classification.
• Supervise use of media center computers for research. Develop a working knowledge of research databases.
• Be responsible for distributing, operating and troubleshooting audio-visual and other technology equipment.
• Work with media specialist to promote a lifetime appreciation of reading through special promotions and reading aloud to students.
• Check in and process new materials.
• Assist media specialists with bulletin boards and media center displays.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$15.75 per hour.

Work Schedule

7.5 hours per day (Middle School & 6th Grade Academies).

195 days per year (6th Grade and Middle School).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Willingness and ability to learn.
• Troubleshooting of technology workstations.
• Proficiency with computer hardware and software.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to document processes and procedures.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Cooperative in achieving the desired technological goals of the school and district.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%.

Physical Requirement

Percentage of Time

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. SeldomAbility to lift 25 pounds. OccasionalAbility to carry 25 pounds. OccasionalAbility to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very FrequentAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very FrequentAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very FrequentAbility to operate job-related equipment. Very FrequentAbility to reach in all directions. Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Previous experience is preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt