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Form of workPosition Type:
Educational Support Personnel Level III
Date Posted:
8/15/2023
Location:
Highland Park High School
District:
Township High School District 113Title: Library Makerspace & Media Center Aide
Department: Library/Media
Building: Highland Park High School
SUMMARY:
The person in this position is responsible for assisting the Library and Media Center team in daily operations and working directly with students and staff. This person would work collaboratively with the Library, Media Center and Makerspace team.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
30 hours of college credit required. A BA degree in library science, education, film, media, video production, journalism, or communications with prior experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Certification registered with Lake County ROE.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision. Ability to work in an office environment, sitting, standing, light lifting, filing, editing, operating office machines and computers, communicating with staff and others.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Educational Support Personnel Level III
Date Posted:
8/15/2023
Location:
Highland Park High School
District:
Township High School District 113Title: Library Makerspace & Media Center Aide
Department: Library/Media
Building: Highland Park High School
SUMMARY:
The person in this position is responsible for assisting the Library and Media Center team in daily operations and working directly with students and staff. This person would work collaboratively with the Library, Media Center and Makerspace team.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Must be willing to work as part of a team to provide assistance with the Makerspace equipment, technology assistance, media assistance and supervision of students in the Library/Media Center.
- Must have excellent computer skills including experience using cloud-based computing applications such as Google Apps and a willingness/capacity to learn new software programs.
- Must have the ability to work effectively with a wide range of Library/Media patrons.
- Must be patient, flexible, and student-centered.
- Must have completed 30 hours of college credit.
- Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred, but not required.
- Must have interest in media production and maker technology.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to assisting in the following: assisting the Media department with video productions, maintaining equipment in the Makerspace, and processing and maintaining of Library/Media Center materials.
- Supervise and assist students in the Library, Media Center and Makerspace.
- Check out audio visual gear to staff and students and instruct them on how to properly use the equipment.
- Willingness to learn how to assist students in using tools, equipment, material and software.
- Contribute to the takedown and setup of studio, lighting, and livestream setups.
- Help staff and students with locating and checking out materials.
- Create displays showcasing Library materials and events (print and digital).
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
30 hours of college credit required. A BA degree in library science, education, film, media, video production, journalism, or communications with prior experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Certification registered with Lake County ROE.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision. Ability to work in an office environment, sitting, standing, light lifting, filing, editing, operating office machines and computers, communicating with staff and others.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
