Media Assistant - Class E (9-months part time)

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Edina Public Schools, home of the Hornets, is a dynamic learning community delivering educational excellence and preparing all students to realize their full potential. Through academics, activities, and opportunities, we encourage creativity, foster curiosity, and develop critical thinking skills. We support every student’s educational journey by creating a caring and inclusive school culture that supports the whole student. Our vision is for each and every student to discover their possibilities and thrive. More than 8,600 diverse student learners are provided an exceptional education experience throughout the district’s early learning center, six elementary schools (K- Grade 5) including both French and Spanish Immersion programs, two middle schools (Grades 6-8), a high school (9-12), and the Edina Virtual Pathway online program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes general media center duties (e.g. schedules access to media materials and district equipment, prepares and maintains library resources, processes materials for circulation and collection, performs minor repairs to damaged materials).
• Provides technical, clerical, and project assistance to students and employees.
• Makes students, employees, and visitors welcome in the media center.
• Assists students, employees, and visitors with general inquiries and refers questions to the appropriate person when needed.
• Answers telephones, reviews voicemail messages and correspondence, and responds appropriately.
• Monitors and maintains accurate records, databases, and other documents.
• Provides support to technical systems and applications.
• Assists the Media Specialist in providing assistance with technology and materials in the media center.
• Provides routine technological, audio-visual, and media material repair.
• Maintains resources for purchasing for students and employees.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

POSITION: Media Assistant - Class E LOCATION: Highlands Elementary School DAILY SCHEDULE: 7:30am - 3:30pm DAYS PER YEAR: 190 days (9 months) RATE OF PAY: The wage for this position ranges from $22.97 to $28.97 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Most candidates will start at the entry-level rate of $22.97 per hour. However, experienced candidates with prior work experience in a related field may be eligible for a starting rate of up to $25.43 per hour. These decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis, in consideration of the individual’s experience and the school district’s budget. BENEFITS: Edina Public Schools provides eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as flexible spending plans. All employees participate in the state’s largest pension program, the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). In addition, employees can participate in the 403(b) retirement program, with eligibility for a district match based on the terms and conditions outlined in the employee work agreement. Eligible employees also receive paid time off in accordance with the provisions outlined in the employee work agreement. QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or equivalent

• Job-related training.
• One year of experience in a related field.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Must have the ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of a library automation system.
• Interest in working in a school district environment.
• Knowledge of district and school policies and procedures.
• Detail-oriented with proven ability to be consistently accurate.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at www.edinaschools.org/careers. Application materials must include an ISD 273 application, letter of introduction, resume, educational transcripts, and professional references.
  
  

Additional information can be found on the school district’s website at: https://www.edinaschools.org/abouteps/departments/human-resources.

All job offers from Edina Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 273 School Board approval.

Edina Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.