Elementary Library Media Assistant

Position Type :

Support Staff / Library Media Assistant

Date Posted : 1 / 17 / 2025

Location :

Falcon Ridge Elementary School TITLE : LIBRARIAN / MEDIA SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS

At least two years of collegelevel coursework or an Associate's Degree in education or related field

Previous library experience preferred

Ability to work with children one-on-one and small group situations

Excellent oral communication skills, able to read stories and keep students' attention

Knowledgeable about how to use a library

Knowledgeable with word processing, databases, spread sheets, reports, and periodical, reference, and book search programs

Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

Works well with students, staff, and the public

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Able to work under pressure and deadlines

Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY

To provide support services inherent to the effective operation of the school media center under the direction of the Media Specialist.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting Students and Staff

Conduct orientations in library procedures for student library assistants

Monitor student computer and library materials use on a sign-in basis

Assist the media specialist or teacher in teaching library science skills and promote the proper use of library resources

Assist students in the library or media center

Share books with students through oral readings, book talks, reading programs, and dramatizations to stimulate interest in reading

Be familiar with online resources such as websites, search engines, and databases to assist students with information retrieval

Assist students in locating reference materials

Assist students in making proper use of media center equipment and materials

Promote and facilitate reading programs

Read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read

As requested by teachers, select and pull items for thematic units

Help create and distribute a library class schedule for the school instructional year

Media Center Materials and Operations

Process new books, magazines, and other media materials including making labels as needed using Dewey Decimal Classification System

Make labels as needed using Dewey Decimal Classification System

Shelve and maintain books, audio-visual equipment, and other library resources appropriately

Mend and repair books and other library materials

Assess and assist in collecting library fines, if applicable, and reimbursements for lost or damaged books

Conduct a yearly inventory of books and equipment

Assist the media specialist in providing students with a large and varied selection of high-quality age-appropriate books as described by the "Improving Access to Books and Other Reading Materials" section of the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Plan : Birth - 12th Grade when practical.

Troubleshoot computer and technology problems on library computers

Display and file periodical literature

Check books in and out

Handle overdue library loans

Maintain bookkeeping functions regarding overdue books, fines, and notices of fines

Operate equipment such as computers, copiers, the intercom system, calculators, laminators, the telephone system, scanners, and digital cameras

Create a positive atmosphere in the library that encourages student and staff use

Prepare special educational displays

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Other

Handle library mail and type correspondence and reports

Operate equipment, such as computers, copiers, the intercom system, calculators, the laminator, the telephone system, scanners, and digital cameras

Duplicate learning materials as requested

Attend faculty meetings as required

Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise

Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications

Seek assistance should emergencies arise

Represent the school district in a positive manner

Know and follow school district policy and chain of command

Perform other duties as assigned

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the media specialist and / or the building principal in conformance with any applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be considered in all respects "employment at will". The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference : I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools

I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance