Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for Media Aide, .3 FTE (12 hrs/wk).  Position begins August 14, 2018.

Job Title:  Media Aide                                           Pay Grade:  Support Staff, Range 4

Job Family:  Student Support                               FLSA Status:  Non-exempt            

Department: Student Services and School Based   Prepared Date: July 1, 2015

Typical Work Year:  9 months

SUMMARY Assist in overseeing and organizing all aspects of the library including the use of facilities, equipment technology, collections, etc. in conjunction with the district library.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment.

• Performs circulation desk duties and activities; checks in/out books, videos and magazines; checks in/out and/or schedules A/V equipment for staff and students, and other resource materials via the library’s computer program.
• Assist in maintaining a library climate that promotes reading, learning, collaboration, and flexible use of facilities.
• Instructs and assists students, staff, and patrons with locating resource materials and the use of the computerized library card catalog; performs circulation updates on computer.
• Organizes materials; shelves library materials using the Dewey Decimal System; rearranges shelving as necessary. Prepares displays and bulletin boards.
• Repairs and maintains materials.
• Supervises students in the library and/or computer lab to maintain a learning atmosphere.
• Assists in generating overdue notices for resource materials via the computerized library system. Assists in determining costs to replace lost/damaged books, videos, and other resources.  Assists in keeping accurate records of fines/payments.
• Prepares new materials for circulation. Uses computer library system to manage cataloging new materials.  Research and determine appropriate subject headings and revise as necessary. 
• Assists in managing inter-library loans.
• Assists with inventorying computer equipment throughout the school
• Performs lunch, recess, crosswalk, etc. duties as assigned.
• Instructs students on proper library behaviors, use of shelf markers, library policies, and care of checked out materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:  High school diploma or equivalent. 

EXPERIENCE:  None required.  Experience in a school setting and/or educational training preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:  Criminal Background Check required for hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Oral and written communication skills.
• English language skills; multilingual skills preferred.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. 

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office, email/calendar systems.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with library software preferred at time of hire. Required within one month of hire.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411,  lgalido@durango.k12.co.us, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.