What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Media Center Aide position at Ephrata Area School District?
Position Type :
Support Staff / Library Media Assistant
Date Posted : 1 / 24 / 2025
Location : Ephrata High School
Date Available : 02 / 25 / 2025
Closing Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
High School
Library Media Center Aide
Part-time
Working at the Ephrata Area School District (EASD) is much more than a job. Each staff member helps shape the lives of the students we serve and every position at the school is designed to help our students thrive on campus and beyond. If that sounds fulfilling to you, EASD may be the perfect place for you.
The Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 17522, is currently recruiting for a part-time Library Media Center Aide. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate members to join our team and support both staff and students in their educational journey. The Library Media Center Aid e will assume responsibility for assigned tasks to facilitate the total library media program to assist students and staff in the use of library resources and to support the objectives of the library media program.
Responsibilities (Essential Functions are listed on the attached position description) :
- Manages all circulation functions according to established policies - check-in, check-out, reserving, retrieving of periodicals and audiovisuals, managing overdue items, fines, and payments for lost or damaged materials, as well as the creation and distribution of student obligations lists.
- Manages library fees in PS system for overdue fines and replacement book prices.
- Assists the librarians in maintaining a proper learning environment for students, alerting the librarians to inappropriate student behavior.
- Works directly with students and staff, assisting in the selection, location, and use of library resources and equipment.
- Works as a team member with other media center staff sharing responsibilities during periods of heavy use or other staff absences.
- Maintains periodicals - check-in, claiming of missing items, display, organization and labeling of storage.
- Oversees the overall appearance and tidiness of the library and the re-shelving of all print and non-print materials.
- Checks students in and out of the media center using Library Trac and EPass, checking passes and responding effectively to student and staff needs.
- Checks lists or bibliographies to determine availability of materials and gathers selected materials as instructed.
- Coordinates annual inventory, marking records and removing records of lost items, and notifying the librarians of potential titles to be replaced.
- Additional tasks listed on attached position description.
Qualifications :
Workplace Expectations :
Other Requirements : Applicants must also possess the following criminal clearances obtained within the last 12 months : Act 34 - PA Criminal Record; Act 114 - FBI Background Check; Act 151 - PA Child Abuse Clearance.
The Ephrata Area School District also requires a pre-employment drug test, physical, and TB test upon offer of employment as directed by PDE and the PA Department of Health.
Hourly rate based on experience
Non-Benefit Eligible position
The Ephrata Area School District will not discriminate in employment, education programs, or activities based on race, sex, handicap, or national origin. This policy of non discrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be directed to Diane Gibson, Director of Human Resources, Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 19522.
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