Media Clerk

Media Clerk Position

Thank you for your interest in our Media Clerk position. The Media Clerk is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment, overseen by the school principal, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.

All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.

Job Description

Position Title: Media Clerk - Salary Schedule: PCSD Classified

Department: School - Job Code: 144200

Reports To: Principal - Work Schedule: 190 days/7.5 hr.

Grade/Level: C-1 - FLSA: Non-Exempt

Primary Function: General clerical/technology skills preferably including familiarity with a library or media center

Working Conditions:

• School Office Environment
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Constant interruptions
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Qualifications:

Minimum of high school diploma or GED

Two (2) years of general clerical experience involving public contact

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Circulate resources and other materials, and return them to designated areas
• Inspect returned materials and equipment for damage, repair books and periodicals as needed
• Generate a list of overdue materials, issue notices, and receive overdue fines, if applicable
• Process new books, audio-visual materials, periodicals, equipment, and other materials
• Assist students and staff in locating materials and answer questions regarding media services
• Assist media specialist with clerical duties
• Maintain bulletin boards and other displays
• Operate various equipment associated with the media center
• Operate computers to circulate and locate materials, access information, generate reports, and conduct inventory
• Maintain records, lists and catalogs related to multi-media materials
• Learn basic copyright laws
• Learn District organization, operations, policies, and procedures
• Prioritize, schedule and complete work accurately and on time
• Communicate with faculty, staff, and others to provide information regarding equipment operation, media availability and circulation procedures
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment
• Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee

Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.

• It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
• Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
• The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.