/FY27: Media Assistant, Redland Middle School, 4 Hrs/10mons, Ad Closes /

About the Role

The Media Assistant, under the general direction of the principal and in collaboration with the media specialist, supports and promotes the vision and mission of School Library Media Programs. As a key member of the media center team, the Media Assistant helps create a warm and welcoming environment for students, staff, and the entire school community. The role involves working directly with students to aid instruction in information literacy, research skills, accessing online services, and library resources. The Media Assistant also manages the school-wide library media catalog and performs daily routine operations of the media center.

This position may involve giving work direction to student aides and parent volunteers, as well as assisting in the orientation and training of new media assistants. The role requires technological aptitude, including the ability to learn and communicate current technology to students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the media specialist in promoting the vision and mission of the School Library Media Programs.
• Create a welcoming environment in the media center for students, staff, and the school community.
• Assist with instruction related to information literacy, research skills, and accessing library resources.
• Manage the school-wide library media catalog and perform daily routine operations of the media center.
• Provide work direction to student aides and parent volunteers.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new media assistants.
• Learn and apply current technology, and communicate this knowledge effectively to students and staff.
• Operate and troubleshoot computers, printers, copiers, and audiovisual equipment.
• Handle multiple tasks in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Requirements

• High School or GED diploma (required).
• Associate’s degree (preferred) or completion of 30 semester hours of college coursework and/or one year of experience working with children in instructional situations.
• Experience using computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and the Internet.
• Experience working or volunteering in a library environment (preferred).
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing 25-30 lbs, including books and audiovisual equipment.
• Physical ability to stoop, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Occasional operation of keyboard devices for extended periods.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Effective communication abilities.
• Growth mindset for serving students and learning job-related skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work as a team player in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to learn about current literature, library organization, and collections.
• Ability to locate print or digital information efficiently.
• Adaptability to new technologies.
• Proficiency in computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphic presentation programs, email, and online ordering).
• Ability to prioritize tasks in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn library media center procedures and the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $23.42 and $33.53 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

• Part-time, 4 hours daily (start time: 10:00 AM).
• 10-month working schedule.
• Day shift.

Benefits

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