FY27: Media Assistant, Lakewood ES, 4hrs/10mos, Ad closes 8/6/26

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. This role involves creating a warm and welcoming environment in the media center for all students, staff, and the entire school community. Media assistants work directly with students on a regular basis, aiding with instruction on information literacy skills, research skills, accessing online services, and library resources.

Responsibilities

• Aid in managing the school-wide library media catalog.
• Perform daily routine operations of the media center.
• Work directly with students on a regular basis.
• Give work direction to student aides and parent volunteers.
• Help in the orientation and training of new media assistants when applicable.

Requirements

• 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.
• Occasional operation of keyboard devices for extended periods of time.

Special Requirements

• None

Job Specific Information

• Wage Range: $23.42 - $33.53 per hour
• Benefits Information

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills suited for customer service.
• Demonstrates effective communication abilities.
• Embraces a growth mindset when it comes to serving students and for the skills required to be proficient at job.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible, be a team player in a dynamic environment, and continually adapt to meet the needs of students and the school community.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn about current literature, library organization, and the library collection.
• Locates print or digital information as needed.
• Adapts to new technologies.
• Becomes proficient with computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphic presentation programs, e-mail, and on-line ordering).
• Imparts this knowledge to students and staff effectively.
• Operates and provides problem-solving for a variety of computers, printers, copiers, and audiovisual equipment.
• Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn library media center procedures and techniques.
• Handles and prioritizes multiple tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions.
• Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn and to 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 in using computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and Internet.
• Experience working or volunteering in a library environment preferred.

Certification And License Requirements

• None