Media Center Specialist - 7 hrs. per day/5 days per week

Job Description POSITION: Media Center Specialist (Library) – Oakdale Elementary School – 7 hrs. per day, 5 days per week FILING DEADLINE: Until filled QUALIFICATIONS: Must have high school diploma TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Student school year. Salary as per instructional assistant salary schedule. JOB TITLE: Instructional Aide (Attendance, Bus, Business Office, Hall Monitor, Health Room, & Library/Media) REPORTS TO: Assigned administrator/supervisor JOB OBJECTIVE: Provides support services that help students benefit from the educational program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid state department of education license/permit at time of appointment. Meets all mandated state/federal criteria such as approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standard test. Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties may require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with problem behavior and/or students requiring physical assistance (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.). Complies with drug‑free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures. Demonstrates dependability/flexibility. Reacts to interruptions/emerging priorities effectively. Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct. Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful critical‑thinking skills. Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. NOTE: Position may require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR, and/or first aid training as a condition of employment. Essential Functions Performs duties that facilitate the effective delivery/advancement of program services. Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. Provides support services that may include student assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc. Attendance Processes students arriving late to school. Collects class attendance forms, distributes absentee lists, prepares attendance records, monitors students sent to the office for discipline, locates students as requested, processes homework requests for absent students. Bus Learns proper procedures to assist students during a bus emergency, assists with passenger loading/unloading, keeps bus driver and school personnel informed about behavior problems, cleans spills and handles other conditions that may contribute to an accident. Office Greets/assists office visitors, answers/directs calls, types school documents, duplicates/collates materials, processes mail and faxes, receives deliveries, stores office supplies as directed. Hall Monitor Maintains a safe/orderly school environment. Does not permit students to loiter. Verifies that students have permission to be in hallways or other areas during scheduled class periods. Health Clinic Helps collect and maintain student health records, processes parent consent forms, secures medications in a locked cabinet, administers medications and assists with health screening activities as directed, renders basic first aid when a nurse is not available. Library/Media Works with staff to improve student learning through effective use of library/media resources. Maintains an orderly circulation system, keeps materials properly shelved. Assists students in using library/media resources (computers, peripherals, videos, CD-ROMs, audio tapes, etc.), assists teachers with operation of audio‑visual equipment. Professional Conduct Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment, completes all assigned duties. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co‑workers, functions as part of a cohesive team. Maintains a professional appearance and appropriate work attire. Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual. Respects privacy and maintains confidentiality of privileged information. Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others. Takes initiative to perform routine tasks independently. Communication Prepares and maintains accurate records, submits required paperwork on time. Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences. Refers district policy interpretation questions to appropriate administrator. Seeks clarification when directives and expectations are unclear. Uses active listening and problem‑solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully. Uses diplomacy and self‑control when dealing with others, respects diversity. Professional Development Attends training/in‑service programs as directed. Maintains applicable credentials, complies with all state licensure requirements. Maintains current with advances in technology associated with work assignments. Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed. Safety and Risk Management Maintains high expectations for appropriate conduct, watches for situations that may indicate a problem. Follows district protocol and state law regarding bullying, discrimination, inappropriate behavior, and suspected child abuse/neglect. Miscellaneous Duties Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed. Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals. Working Conditions Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations: Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing. Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes. Exposure to air‑borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, loud sounds, moving mechanical parts and odors, wet and/or slippery surfaces. Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and communicable diseases. Interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals. Lifting, carrying, and moving work‑related supplies/equipment. Operating and/or riding in a vehicle, working in/near active vehicular traffic. Traveling to meetings and work assignments. Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Oak Hills Local School District. The Oak Hills Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events. Rev. 11/2011. Position Type: Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education