2026-27 Media Technology Assistant I-Zach Elementary School

SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining the order and functionality of the Library/Media Center, including supervising and assisting students in library skills, managing the circulation of materials and equipment, and assisting students and staff with locating appropriate materials.

Job Tasks

• Supervise, and assist students in the Library/Media Center by demonstrating library skills, assisting in research and location of materials, training on the use of on-line resources and ILL and library automation systems, checking in/out materials and/or equipment, and assisting with administering discipline.
• Teach literacy/educational technology and computer skills under the supervision of the Media Specialist.
• Use the library automation system to circulate and find materials, manage student check out and notifications of overdue materials, and create reports and bibliographies.
• Absorb and assist teachers and staff with filling requests for materials or information by researching and locating materials, checking in/out materials and/or equipment, and/or copying, laminating and poster making.
• Inform teachers of new materials available.
• Cookordinate the work of library volunteers and student assistants under the direction of the Media Specialist.
• Maintain a record keeping system to track teacher and student use of library.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform financial duties including collecting fines, assisting with the selecting and ordering of materials, maintaining petty cash billing and collecting money for media services such as copying, laminating and poster making, and/or maintaining the Media Center budget.
• Absorb and assist the Media Specialist or a licensed educator with professional development on the digital applications, library or computer systems.
• Absorb and assist with the set-up and management of online testing databases such as MAPS, STAR and other student testing.
• Absorb and assist with the scheduling and set up of special events.
• Participate in district media and/or technology ommittees and attend appropriate inservices, building meetings, trainings and/or school functions.
• Complete and reconcile inventory of print and non-print materials and equipment.

Education, Experience, and Licenses Required

• Two years of college course work in education, library media, computer technology or related field plus three years of library or instructional paraprofessional experience
• Experience in a school media center or computer lab preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
• Criminal background check required for hire

Contact Information

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org