FY26 : Media Assistant, Gaithersburg HS, 6 hrs / 10 mos (Ad Closes 10 / 17 / 25) Job at

Summary Description Of Classification Under general direction of the principal and in collaboration with the media specialist, the media assistant, a member of the media center team, supports and promotes the vision and mission of School Library Media Programs. In doing this, the media assistant is a key member of the team which creates a warm and welcoming environment in the media center for all students, staff and the entire school community. In addition, media assistants work directly with students on a regular basis by aiding with instruction pertaining to information literacy skills, research skills, accessing online services and / or access to library resources. The media assistant helps manage the school-wide library media catalog and performs the daily routine operations of the media center. Media assistants may give work direction to student aides and parent volunteers and help in the orientation and training of new media assistants when applicable. Work involves performing media center duties and requires technological aptitude that includes the ability to learn current technology independently, and the ability to communicate this knowledge to students and staff.

Employees in the class are required to learn media center procedures, to be detail-oriented, and to assume responsibility for the routine operations of the media center. 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.

Job Specific Information The wage range for this position is between $22.68 and $31.83 per hour, based on years of service.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Possesses strong interpersonal skills suited for customer service, demonstrates effective communication abilities and 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.

Demonstrates ability to locate print or digital information as needed.

Ability to adapt to new technologies.

Ability to become proficient with computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphic presentation programs, e-mail, and on-line ordering) and the ability to impart this knowledge to students and staff effectively.

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.

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