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FY27: Media Assistant, 4hrs/10mos, Fairland ES, Ad Closes 7/24/26

Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD · 1 wk ago
Marketing$23.42–$33.53/hrPart-time

Summary Description

The media assistant supports and promotes the vision and mission of School Library Media Programs under general direction of the principal and in collaboration with the media specialist. They work directly with students on a regular basis, aiding with instruction on information literacy skills, research skills, accessing online services, and library resources. Responsibilities include managing the school-wide library media catalog and performing daily routine operations of the media center. They may also give work direction to student aides and parent volunteers and assist in the orientation and training of new media assistants.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift and move books, audiovisual equipment, and other equipment and/or objects weighing 25-30 lbs. Physical demands include stooping, bending, and standing for extended periods of time. Position requires occasional operation of keyboard devices for extended periods of time.

Special Requirements

None

Job Specific Information

  • Wage Range: Between $23.42 and $33.53 per hour, based on years of service.

  • Benefits: For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills suited for customer service.

  • Communication Abilities: Demonstrates effective communication abilities.

  • Growth Mindset: Embraces a growth mindset when serving students and fulfilling job requirements.

  • Current Literature and Library Organization: Demonstrates ability to locate print or digital information as needed.

  • Adaptability: Demonstrates willingness to learn about current literature, library organization, and the library collection.

  • Technological Aptitude: Demonstrates ability to adapt to new technologies and become proficient with computer applications.

  • Computer Applications: Ability to operate and provide problem-solving for a variety of computers, printers, copiers, and audiovisual equipment.

  • Library Procedures: Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn library media center procedures and techniques.

  • Multiple Tasks: Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions.

  • Core Competencies: Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, And Experience

  • High School or GED Diploma: Required.

  • Associates Degree: Preferred or Completion of 30 semester hours of college course work and/or one year of experience working with children in instructional situations required if no associates degree.

  • Experience: Experience in using computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and Internet. Experience working or volunteering in a library environment preferred.

Certificates And Licenses

  • Certificates and Licenses: None required.

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