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Minnesota Service Cooperatives lists this Media Assistant - Classification E opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Media AssistantEdina 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. More than 8,600 diverse student learners are provided an exceptional education experience throughout the district's early learning center, six elementary schools (K- Grade 5) including both French and Spanish Immersion programs, two middle schools (Grades 6-8), a high school (9-12), and the Edina Virtual Pathway online program.Position Summary: With the focus to support and advance the Edina Public Schools' mission, vision and core values, the Media Assistant supports the media program team by providing media-related assistance to students and staff. The Media Assistant works in school media centers to provide operational support primarily in collection management.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Media Center Operations:Greets media center visitors and contributes to a positive welcoming environment.Assists students and staff with general inquiries and locating materials.Prepares and maintains library resources in accordance with established library management systems.Processes materials for circulation and collection.Performs minor repairs to damaged materials.Maintains and observes access to media materials and district equipment.Coordinates with media specialist to order supplies and materials for the media center.Maintains library catalog and print collection management including generating and distributing overdue and lost item notices, following up with families regarding library fees and fines, and preparing inventory and collection reports.Contributes to media center documentation of tools and processes.Administrative and Other Support Areas:Provides clerical, technical and project assistance to students and staff.Supports district assessment procedures.Assists with volunteer coordination.Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.Communicates the district's vision, mission, core values and beliefs and provides professional expertise and assistance to individuals, other district staff, and the community.Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, district, and departmental meetings as required. Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, and technologies.Attends work regularly and punctually.Essential Skills Required to Perform Position Duties:Building effective, collaborative relationships with students, staff, administration, families, and other school community stakeholders.Ensuring the use of culturally competent practices to meet the needs of each and every student.Providing exemplary customer service to internal and external customers.Following written and verbal directions and working independently.Prioritizing tasks and performing work duties requiring attention to detail and accuracy.Applying district software applications and computer systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools with proficiency.Anticipating and diffusing student issues and disruptive situations.Using professional judgment while handling issues in accordance with policies and procedures.Maintaining strict confidentiality in matters involving private student educational data.Minimum Work Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related work experience. Valid Minnesota driver's license and evidence of mobility are required to travel between school district sites.Classification History: Job description created by ISD 273 Human Resources 6.2025.
Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55435, US
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