PERSONNEL
480.2E5
TEACHER ASSISTANT
SECONDARY LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER ASSIGNMENT
I. QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Effective oral and written skills.
B. Ability to work effectively with groups to accomplish district goals.
C. Ability to follow directions accurately.
D. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality about student and school information.
E. Ability to use technology to perform job assignments.
II. REPORTS TO:
A. Librarian/Media Specialist
B. Building principal
III. JOB GOAL:
A. To assist teachers and students in the effective use of the media center as a learning resource.
IV. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Assists individual students and teachers in locating reference materials and other instructional materials.
B. Assists students in making proper use of media center equipment (including computers) and materials.
C. Operates the circulation desk and keeps complete circulation records.
D. Assists in keeping media center materials and equipment in working order.
E. Assigns equipment to classrooms as requested.
F. Posts schedules of the use of the media center and its materials and equipment in daily bulletin.
G. Coordinates video and other materials distribution and collection within the school and between the school and the AEA.
H. Assists with the annual inventory of media center equipment, books, supplies, and materials.
I. Assists in preparing and maintaining special educational displays that reinforce important parts of the curriculum.
J. Instructs and assists teachers and students in the proper use and operation of equipment.
K. Sets up and arranges for operation of audiovisual equipment for special programs and meetings.
L. Assumes responsibility for cataloging and filing learning materials.
M. Maintains media center records and performs clerical work.
N. Performs office duties during secretary’s noon hour.
O. Supervises student(s) during in the library or other places as needed.
P. Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional attachment.
Q. Operates word processors, computers, calculators, copiers, and other office equipment in the media center.
R. Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student(s) or teacher.
S. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
V. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A. As per Board policies, master contract, and individual contract.
VI. EVALUATION:
A. Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions in board policy and master contract.