Library Media Technician Hs

• This posting will close at 5:00 pm on July 17 2026
• Location: Forest Grove High School
• Hours: 8HR 7:30AM to 4PM
• Days: M T W Th F
• Start date: August 03 2026
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Job Title: LIBRARY MEDIA TECHNICIAN HS

POSITION SUMMARY:

The job of Library Technician is done for the purpose of maintaining library collection and controlling technology equipment at school site; assisting students in utilizing library resources; performing clerical functions related to collection processing circulation maintenance and inventory of library materials.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Keeps track of Library Media Center supplies and equipment. Assists students in locating library resources. Guides student assistants in performing their assigned tasks.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists district staff and students for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom class assignments and/or recreational reading.
• Coordinates scheduling of students teachers and technical support personnel for the purpose of maintaining library and Chromebook inventory.
• Directs student workers and volunteers for the purpose of guiding and monitoring work activities.
• Distributes various library books and media equipment for the purpose of providing requested classroom materials.
• Inventories library books equipment and materials for the purpose of documenting losses and/or maintaining availability of materials and an up-to-date collection.
• Maintains materials inventory (library books library software media equipment and related instructional materials) 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.
• Instructs students and teachers for the purpose of educating them on the proper use of the library resources and/or complementing classroom instruction with various software applications and the use of computer technology.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance of media and in-library computer equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Prepares various reports and documents (circulation reports inventory etc).
• Processes library books periodicals software and related library media center materials.
• Processes notices of missing damaged or overdue books media and materials for the purpose of securing reimbursement for losses in line with district policy.
• Processes orders for library books periodicals videos films etc. for the purpose of maintaining library/video collection controls.
• Repairs books and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials.
• Responds to verbal and written inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or referral to appropriate source.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of library systems and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills (Destiny Google Drive research engines etc)
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work harmoniously with others
• Ability to be self directed and ability to multi task

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities including serving as back up.
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to use a telephone computer and other office equipment

Able to bend stretch lift books and technology equipment to and from shelves and library carts

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. In an eight-hour day employee may:

• Stand/Walk None 1-3 hrs 3-5 hrs X 5-8 hrs
• Sit None 1-3 hrs 3-5 hrs X 5-8 hrs
• Drive None X 1-3 hrs 3-5 hrs 5-8 hrs

1. Employee may use hands for repetitive:

• X Single Grasping Pushing and Pulling Fine Manipulation

1. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:

• Yes X No

1. Employee may need to:

• Bend X Frequently Occasionally Not at all
• Squat X Frequently Occasionally Not at all
• Climb Stairs Frequently X Occasionally Not at all
• Lift Frequently X Occasionally Not at all

1. Lifting:

• Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.
• Light Work: Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
• X Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
• Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
• Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender expression gender identity national origin age disability political affiliation or belief citizenship or marital status.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the Forest Grove School District .

Required Experience:

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