Summary

Administrative Support Staff | Media Assistant | Elementary Buildings | Post Date: 11/4/2024

Description

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.

Internal Applicant Deadline: Tuesday, November 12th by 4:30pm.

Edina Public Schools currently has two openings for a 9-month Media Assistant – Classification E.

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 – Classification E

LOCATION: 
District-Wide (Elementary Buildings)

DAILY SCHEDULE: 
7:30am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday

DAYS PER YEAR:
195 days (9 months)

RATE OF PAY:
Pursuant to the Edina Professional Association of Support Staff (EPASS) Contract, this position has a starting hourly rate of $22.09.

BENEFITS: 
Pursuant to the Edina Professional Association of Support Staff (EPASS) Contract.

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. 

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.

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