Educational Assistant-Textbooks-Temporary

Educational Assistant
- High School
- Textbook

The job of "Educational Assistant
- High School
- Textbook" is done to insure the smooth and efficient operation of the Library/Media Center and to help provide students and staff members with the best library/media services available. Responsibilities will vary, depending on student and staff needs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist students and staff with resources for research (both computerized and print)
• Maintain and be knowledgeable of Media Center equipment (computers, copy machine, printers, scanners)
• Working knowledge of current software/computer programs used the Media Center
• Assist staff in scheduling classes and help locate resources for use
• Assist students with classroom assignments
• Help organize and implement annual Media Center Freshman orientation
• Annually inventory library materials and complete end-of-year final inventory reports
• Maintain equipment maintenance
• Organize student aides and helpers
• Monitor students and take disciplinary action when needed
• Supervise circulation desk
• Train and supervise student aides and parent volunteers
• Maintain automated circulation system
• Shelve and file materials
• Repair library materials
• Maintain Media Center utilization statistics
• Process materials for use in the Library/Audio Visual center
• Assist with Library supply orders and inventory
• Maintain overdue records and prepare fine/overdue notices
• Process and distribute required patron and item reports
• Maintain bulletin boards, display cases and book displays, assist with library promotions
• Assists with the transportation needs of students, including walking them to and from the bus, supervision of students on the way to and from the bus, supervision of loading and unloading of busses, arranging for the transportation needs of students
• Prompt and regular attendance

Essential Job Requirement

Qualifications:

Experience

Required:

Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school-age children.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

Required:

Skill to perform basic clerical functions, basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.

Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity. Knowledge of Dewey Decimal system and automated library systems helpful.

Education Required:

Highly Qualified Status pursuant to Federal No Child Left Behind guidelines.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing

Required:

Fingerprinting and Criminal History Check, and current First Aid card.

Other

Job Functions:

Cross-trains in a variety of school functions and assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Confer with teachers and administrators for the purpose of assisting in evaluations of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives Participates in various meetings to share information and/or improving skills/knowledge Assists with the transportation needs of students, including supervision of students to and from the bus, supervision of loading and unloading of busses, and arranging for the transportation needs of students Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor within the scope of their job

Physical Requirements:

Ability to: sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environment use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive motion such as keyboarding reach for and handle objects use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds may also be required on occasion

Workplace Expectations:

Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence, the site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed. Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting? Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to staff, students and parents Exercising prudent judgment Work independently in the performance of routine duties Follow all District policies and work procedures Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position If employee is bilingual, interpretation, translating documents, and/or communicating orally in the second language may be requested Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.