Library Media Assistant

Library Media Assistant

Hutchinson Public Schools has an opening for a Library Media Assistant. This position starts at $16.00 an hour and is commensurate with education and experience. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Support the mission of the Library Media program by providing clerical and technical assistance to the Library Media Specialist and assistance to teachers, students and other library users.

Includes the following: Other duties as assigned.

• Locates and checks out materials to students and inspects returned materials for damage.
• Issues overdue notices to borrowers.
• Process and maintain reserve materials and interlibrary loans.
• Return materials to shelves, files, or other designated areas.
• Repair materials, if needed.
• Prepare new materials for circulation, including property stamping.
• Enter student data in automated library system, as needed.
• Answer phones and checks and processes mail.
• Order materials for teacher use from District Media Center and other schools.
• Assist with implementation of reading and other educational programs.
• Assist with inventory.
• Help maintain a clean, orderly and attractive environment, including preparation of displays

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Ability to read and interpret documents, technical manuals and etc. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Requires local travel to schools and/or district facilities as needed. Requires extensive viewing of computer screens.

I have read and understand the essential functions of the position set forth in this Job Description and certify that I am capable of fully performing each of said essential functions without accommodations or with the following accommodations:

I understand that any misrepresentation regarding my abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may result in disciplinary action including termination of employment. I also understand that punctual and regular attendance is a specific condition of continued employment in accordance with District policies.

Further, this Job Description is not intended as a contract of employment, nor to be construed as a guarantee of employment for any specific period of time or any specific type of work. I agree and acknowledge that my employment is "at will" and can be terminated, with or without cause or notice, at any time by USD 308 or myself.