Library Media Teacher Assistant
Library Media Teacher Assistant
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Job Description
*This position is 7 hours per day/192-day school year.
*Position start date:August 11 2025
Purpose Statement:
The job of Library Media Teacher Assistant is done for the purpose/s of maintaining the library collections at school sites; identifying age appropriate resources for students and teachers utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and performing clerical functions related to collection processing circulation maintenance and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks. This job reports to Librarian.
Essential Functions:
Assists teachers students and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials.
Maintains materials inventory (e.g. library books library hardware/software media equipment and related instructional materials etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials as required.
Monitors student activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
Oversees student aides and/or volunteers while in the library for the purpose of providing orientation training and ensuring assignments are completed.
Performs circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out prepare circulation count lists of overdue items etc.) for the purpose of controlling the use location and availability of items in the collection.
Prepares computerized and manual reports (e.g. collection statistics scheduling reports/requests renewal information overdue lists textbook orders fines costs etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
Processes library books periodicals software and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files; barcoding shelving producing required reports duplicating media etc. ) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials.
Processes new student library cards notices of missing damaged or overdue books media and materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for loses.
Responds to inquiries of students staff parents (e.g. availability of books finding appropriate reference documents status of overdue fines etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.
Other Functions:
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
SKILLS are required to perform multiple non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: library practices terminology and procedures; age appropriate literature; computer and Internet operations; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific job-related equipment. In working with others problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; establishing effective working relationships; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to effect the Organizations services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting 20% walking and 60% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience
Job related experience is desired.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing
Certificates & Licenses
None Specified
Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Employment Type
Full-Time
