What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant, Resource Media position at Cathey Middle School?
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist the school's librarian in all aspects of school library services and programs to ensure that students, teachers, and community members are served efficiently and effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED, required
Associate Degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required
Paraprofessional Certification (required upon employment)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Clerical, organizational and interpersonal skills; communicate effectively (verbal and written); basic computer, audio-visual equipment and technology skills.
Experience:
One (1) year of clerical work and school related experience, preferred
Days: 187
Hourly Pay Range:
Minimum: $13.85
Maximum: $19.33
Pay Grade: IS-02
Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Troubleshoot devices (iPad, Chromebook, MacBook, Lenovo) when needed.
2. Maintain work orders, sanitize devices, and support students when needed.
3. Assist librarian to organize, circulate and maintain library materials and equipment.
4. Assist students and staff in locating and using materials and equipment.
5. Maintain records of lost and overdue materials.
6. Repair materials and equipment as needed.
7. Assist students and staff in producing instructional media and in using library technology.
8. Assist in supervising students throughout the workday.
9. Assist librarian in library lessons, storytelling, computer troubleshooting and other activities.
10. Assist in maintaining an instructionally active and functional library setting.
11. Assist in maintaining campus networking and technology needs.
12. Participate in staff development.
13. Monitor student behavior in the library.
14. Follow McAllen ID customer service standards.
15. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator) to include campus librarian.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer, copiers, multimedia equipment, and other classroom and office machines.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to alphabetize library materials; ability to comprehend library system as an integral part of the school. Troubleshooting devices for students and teachers.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Climbing, stretching, frequent moderate to heavy lifting of books, boxes, computers and audiovisual equipment; occasional use of short ladder for shelving books.