SY Library Media Technician

26-27 sy library media technician

deming public schools bataan elementary school – deming, new mexico. Open in google maps.

job : 5709142
Final date to receive applications: posted until filled
posted: may 12, 2026 6:00 am (utc)
starting date: immediately

beginning date: 26-27 sy

salary: grade 18e step 1

application:

in-district: letter of interest through school spring – applicant tracking.

out-of-district: complete application through the school spring – applicant tracking.

Final date to receive applications: until filled

qualifications: applicant must be highly qualified which requires one of the following and a complete application on file to be eligible for the position:

• associate’s degree
• 48 specific college credit hours as listed by nm state statute
• passing of the paraprofessional test (which will be scheduled after a person is offered the position)

job summary:

under general direction, providing progressive opportunities for the use of library materials/services and motivating students’ interests by providing a supportive library environment.

• check library materials out and in, including books, audio and visual materials and computer software.
• shelve returned materials.
• assist students in locating materials of interest to them and provide research materials.
• assist students in finding materials for the accelerated reader program.
• assist teachers in identifying and locating materials.
• repair damaged books.
• send out past‑due notices.
• conduct audiovisual storytelling sessions for students.
• record new books in the library database; maintain database and card filing system.
• place barcodes and cards in books for circulation.
• maintain the library in an orderly manner.
• monitor student behavior in the library.
• inventory library materials.
• perform data entry regarding students and staff into the library database.
• may perform minor maintenance and repair of audio/visual equipment.
• order books and other materials.
• may assist teachers in the classroom.
• prepare reports on library activity.
• remove old materials from circulation.
• computer knowledge: microsoft word and power point.
• internet knowledge.
• tutor students as assigned.
• may supervise students at lunch recess.
• monitor various accounts of funds for library materials.
• perform related duties as assigned.

• ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• ability to write reports and correspondence.
• ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

• ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

educational assistant prek-12 level 3 license-required

• the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.
• the employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• the employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• while performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in inside environmental conditions.
• the employee frequently works with a video display terminal for prolonged periods.
• the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

the deming public school district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, or handicap in compliance with federal and state laws.

updated may 2026

position type: full-time

• citizenship, residency or work visa required