Job Description:
Clerical Aide – Library Media Aide
North Street School

Position Start Date:  25-26 School Year (pending budget approval)
Application Closing Date:  Open until filled

SUMMARY:    
Under the general supervision of the media specialist, the library media aide performs a variety of tasks connected with a school media center, executes complex and responsible clerical work of more than average difficulty in a media center and does related work as required, consistent with the job description.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists students and faculty at circulation desk.
• Charges library materials out to patrons.
• Issues audio-visual materials to faculty and students.
• Does follow-up on overdue material to secure its return.
• Assists teachers and students in locating reference materials.
• Assists in supervision of students during library hours.
• Assists in training and supervision of library volunteers.
• Uses a variety of special reference materials available in school media center.
• Files library cards and other materials.
• Assists in compiling and typing special bibliographies, book lists, and varied special reference requests.
• Types letters and various other documents connected with the receipt and processing of new materials.
• Uses basic cataloguing procedures and rules for processing and filing.
• Finds basic information for processing of catalogued materials.
• Assists with annual inventory of print and non-print materials.
• Operates job-related equipment.
• Processes print and non-print materials
• Word processes.
• Makes minor repairs to damaged books.
• Types and duplicates instructional worksheets.
• Assists students and faculty in the selection of library materials.
• Uses the Dewey Decimal System with competence.
• Answers telephones and takes messages.
• Performs other duties as appropriate and required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the absence of the media specialist, the aide will assume the responsibility of keeping the Media Center open.  During these times, no organized instruction will take place.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Experience with computers (Microsoft Office).

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to operate a personal computer.  Ability to work with media equipment such as video, laminating machine, fax and typewriters.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.

Pay Rate:  $16.35 per hour

Windsor Locks Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination law. Windsor Locks Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Windsor Locks Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.