FYMedia Assistant, Clopper Mill ES​/Ad Closes

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Media Assistant, Clopper Mill ES, 4 hrs/10mos, Ad Closes 1/15/26

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Summary Description Of Classification Under general direction of the principal and in collaboration with the media specialist, the media assistant, a member of the media center team, supports and promotes the vision and mission of School Library Media Programs. In doing this, the media assistant is a key member of the team which creates a warm and welcoming environment in the media center for all students, staff and the entire school community.

In addition, media assistants work directly with students on a regular basis by aiding with instruction pertaining to information literacy skills, research skills, accessing online services and/or access to library resources. The media assistant helps manage the school-wide library media catalog and performs the daily routine operations of the media center. Media assistants may give work direction to student aides and parent volunteers and help in the orientation and training of new media assistants when applicable.

Work involves performing media center duties and requires technological aptitude that includes the ability to learn current technology independently, and the ability to communicate this knowledge to students and staff. Employees in the class are required to learn media center procedures, to be detail-oriented, and to assume responsibility for the routine operations of the media center.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to lift and move books, audiovisual equipment, and other equipment and or objects weighing 25-30 lbs. Physical demands include stooping, bending, and standing for extended periods of time. Position requires occasional operation of keyboard devices for extended periods of time.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS None

Job Specific Information Media Assistant - experienced preferred. The wage range for this position is between $22.68 and $31.83 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.

Job Grade 12

Organization Clopper Mill Elementary School

Primary Location Germantown

Schedule Part-time

Working Months 10

Shift Day Job

Date Posted Jan 8, 2026

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills suited for customer service, demonstrates effective communication abilities and embraces a growth mindset for serving students and staff.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible, be a team player in a dynamic environment and continually adapt to meet the needs of students and the school community.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn about current literature, library organization, and the library collection.
• Demonstrates ability to locate print or digital information as needed.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to become proficient with computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphic presentation programs, e‑mail, and online ordering) and impart this knowledge to students and staff effectively.
• Ability to operate and provide problem‑solving for a variety of computers, printers, copiers, audiovisual equipment or acquire such skills.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn library media center procedures and techniques.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

• High School or GED diploma required.
• Associate’s degree preferred or completion of 30 semester hours of college coursework and/or one year of experience working with children in instructional situations required if no associate’s degree.
• Experience in using computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e‑mail, and Internet.
• Experience working or volunteering in a library environment preferred.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree, which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.

Certificate and License Requirements None