Online Math Problem Solving Jobs in South Dakota

Hours:
  7 hours per day, while school is in session.
Salary Range:
  $13.55 per hour, subject to increase based on experience.  This position includes employee benefits.
The job of Education Assistant - Library/Media is done for the purpose/s of maintaining the library collections at school sites; identifying age appropriate resources for students and teachers utilizing library resources; assisting the Librarian in the selection of appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and performing clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks.  This job reports to the school Principal.
General Requirements
Experience:     Job related experience is desired.
Education:       High School diploma or equivalent.
Certificates:    48 college units, AA degree, OR demonstrate college level skills by passing the Para proficiency test within 60 days of hire date, https://www.ets.org/parapro/register/at_home_testing
Clearances:     Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, paid for by the applicant.

Essential Functions

• Assists with facilitating motivational reading programs for the purpose of enhancing library services.
• Assists school librarian for the purpose of delivering curriculum support and maintaining the school library program.
• Assists classes for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.
• Assists teachers, students and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Maintains materials inventory (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials as required.
• Monitors student activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Performs circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items, etc.) for the purpose of controlling the use, location and availability of items in the collection.
• Prepares computerized and manual reports (e.g. collection statistics, scheduling, reports/requests, renewal information, overdue lists, textbook orders, fines, costs, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
• Processes a variety of documents and materials for student (e.g. library cards; notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media and materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for loses.
• Processes library books, periodicals, software and related media materials (e.g. shelving, producing required reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials.
• Provides input regarding the retention of books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff, parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.
• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.   Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.  Specific Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: library practices, terminology and procedures; age appropriate literature; computer and Internet operations; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.  Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific Ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; establishing effective working relationships; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others;  There is some opportunity to effect the organization's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling frequent climbing and balancing some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.