Media Clerk (Level 3) - 8hrs, Tanglewood Elementary

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Media Clerk
Job Description

Purpose: The Media Clerk assists with the efficient operation of the
Secondary Media Centers.

Responsible to: Principal and Media Specialist

Salary: Instructional Support Hourly Rate Schedule, Level 3

Classification of Employment: Non-Exempt

Date: July 2019

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
3. Experience in using various computers and computer programs.
4. Desire to continue career improvement.

Essential Functions:

1. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

a. Assist with the efficient operation of the Media Center.
b. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.

c. Communicate effectively with all members of the school
district and community.

d. React to change productively and handle tasks as assigned.
e. Correctly operate all equipment as required.
f. Support the value of an education.
g. Support the philosophy and mission of Derby Public Schools.
h. Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

2. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

a. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
b. Occasionally requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry,

pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
c. Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend, and reach.

d. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.

e. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the
job.

General Responsibilities:

1. Assist the media specialist in any library duties
2. Check out books, text books and materials as needed.
3. Repair books and other media center materials as directed by media specialist.
4. Develop working knowledge of Derby Public School’s Online Library Catalog

computer program.
5. Assist with book and materials inventory.
6. Supervise students as directed by media specialist and/or principal.
7. Assist the media specialist in facilitating repair and technical assistance with

student devices.
8. Maintain an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning,

resource based-instructional practices, and collaboration with teaching staff.
9. Model and encourage the use of instructional technology to engage students and

ensure equitable access to information.
10. Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers,

and ethical users of information.
11. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
12. Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
13. Other duties as assigned by the media specialist or principal, which are consistent

with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.