Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant
Date Posted:
7/20/2026
Location:
Yost Elementary School
Date Available:
2026-2027 sc yr
Closing Date:
when filled
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position will be responsible for all student support and clerical needs of the media center. This position requires the person to be very flexible in accepting assigned tasks by their supervisor with a strong sense of teamwork needed. This position will deal with community members, parents, students and staff on a regular basis and will be expected to interact with these publics in a professional, friendly, and organized manner.
Starting hourly rate: $16.00
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Educational training and experience preferred. The responsibilities and duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Each essential function is mandatory to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Assist with online student registration
- Respond to student, parent, and staff emails
- Circulation
- Skyward
- Laptop/Tablet (iPad)
- Canvas
- Assist students with research needs
- Supervise students
- Monitor passes
- Monitor student-aides
- Assist technology with preparing and distributing laptop/tablet (iPad) and chargers
- Circulate each period to assure cleanliness of Media Center
- Print IDs
- Maintain sign-up calendar of teacher classes in Media Center
- Manage onsite laptop/tablet (iPad) and charger inventory
- Collect and inventory laptop/tablet (iPad)
- Assist technology staff with laptop/tablet (iPad) charger and case troubleshooting/repair
- Follow protocols from DSC Business Manager for billing
- Process IncidentIQ helpdesk tickets
- Assist students, parents, and staff with technology issues
- Laptop/tablet (iPad), printing, Skyward, Canvas, apps, software, etc.
- Assist students with circulation
- Catalog and process books
- Re-shelve books
- Process overdue notices
- Schedule and inventory AV equipment
- Create checkout protocols
- Maintain online resources
- Maintain reference log
- Order and maintain newspapers and periodicals
- Complete laminating requests
- Create resource lists in Destiny
- Produce monthly statistical reports
- Assist Media Specialist as directed
- Provide clerical support for Media Specialist, main office and/or Instructional Coaches
- Order books, magazines, supplies
- Manage book fairs
- Promote programs, including Library Makerspace
- Update Media Center and/or building communication (website, emails, Twitter, etc.) and publications (course guide, summer school, etc.) and promote use for students and staff
- Assist where needed as directed by district administrators
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships with all publics.
- Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in the use of all clerical technology, i.e. copiers, phone.
- Demonstrate professional phone etiquette at all times.
- Proficiency in the use of and the ability to learn all clerical software, i.e. Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (includes equipment, hours, physical demands)
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is protected from outside weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.
Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all clerical equipment. A basic knowledge of operations for computers, laptops/tablets (iPad), printers, and audio visual equipment is required.
Hours: This position is typically expected to work
190 days per year and between 7 and 8 hours per day. Summer hours/days may be adjusted per the direct supervisor to assure adequate coverage to meet the demands of the School and job.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
All applicants must have a current application through our electronic application center at www.duneland.k12.in.us
The Duneland School Corporation is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all employment practices. Candidates will be screened, interviewed and employed based upon the successful candidate's qualifications, background, experience and needs of the Duneland School Corporation. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of personal background
Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted individually.
