Media Assistant

Buchanan Community Schools is welcoming applicants for a part-time Media Assistant at Moccasin Elementary School, grades 2-4. The district seeks qualified applicants to operate in Media/Library efficiencies. This position helps to plan and establish media program, goals, and objectives in accordance with building curriculum, district and state guidelines with media specialist teacher and classroom teachers.

• Works directly with the Media Specialist Teacher in the implementation of a Media Usage program to coordinate activities to ensure smooth operation of the library
• Organizes, updates and maintains the master card catalog file for books, AV equipment and other library records as required either by hand or computer database/Bibliofile if available
• Helps develop and supervise interest centers
• Assists Media Specialist Teacher in various responsibilities associated with IMC, i.e. cataloging, laminating, etc.
• Assists students and teachers in locating books and materials
• Maintains electronic/AV equipment and schedules building use of this equipment
• Takes annual inventory
• Assists with recess and other student supervisions
• Answers routine phone inquiries, takes messages, and routes calls
• Checks REMC materials in and out, distributes to faculty and staff
• Posts and maintains Moccasin Elementary's website
• Creates student name tags and identification badges
• Takes inservice training as stipulated by contract
• Assists administrative assistants and completes other duties as assigned
• Administers medication according to policy and regulations
• Operates standard office equipment. (Fax, email, modems, computers, district adopted office software, copy machines.)
• Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the District

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to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent; two years previous office experience preferred
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  read and interpret documents such as policies, regulations, and articles; write reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of parents, students, staff and stakeholders; ability to work with At-Risk students; and listen and respond to inquiries
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  calculate figures and amounts; and apply math concepts to practical situations
• Reasoning
  
  Skills:
  
  solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables; use logic and reasoning to interpret instructions whether written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  speed typing, technologically literate using Chromebook computers and Google applications; able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, able to effectively take direction, as well as, work independently and as a member of a team; ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor; punctual and rarely absent work habits;
  
  ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies, experience working with young children, especially those with special needs/behavioral issues, patience, a nurturing demeanor, and enjoys working with children

the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear; required to bend at the neck more than the average person; must have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push up to 90 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or the work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the…