Teacher Assistant: Library Media (.FTE – Edgewater Elementary

Job Details

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) provides a challenging and rewarding educational experience for every child. We offer a comprehensive system‑wide multicultural curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade. At every level, the focus is on success for every student. Quality instruction, combined with teacher commitment, provides excellence in our instructional programs. Explore career opportunities with a progressive school system dedicated to providing the very best services to our students, our educators, and our community.

Located on the magnificent Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel County is conveniently located near the cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and is home to the state capitol, Annapolis, which has a rich historical past. Notable landmarks include the United States Naval Academy, Fort George G. Meade, the National Security Agency, and Baltimore Washington International Airport. The county encompasses urban, suburban, and rural areas, with 432 miles of tidal shoreline.

Fine dining, state parks, major cultural attractions, the best in entertainment and professional sports are within easy access to our central location.

Title Code:
Teacher Assistant:
Library Media

Works under the direction of the principal and media specialist. Performs the daily routine operations of the media center including checking materials in and out, sending out overdue notices, shelving materials, preparation of instructional materials, monitoring student traffic, and checking student sign‑in and passes. Works directly with individual students or in small groups to reinforce skills initially introduced by the library media specialist.

Uses and troubleshoots technology and computerized information in a variety of settings. Performs other related library media duties as assigned.

• Ensures that the organizational system of the media center is maintained by correctly and independently returning materials (both book and non‑book) to the correct location and in proper shelf order.
• Assists teachers and students in researching, selecting, and locating appropriate print and non‑print media for use in lessons and assignments. Assists with developing and printing out bibliographic lists as needed.
• Supports teachers and students in the proper use of online databases and other digital resources.
• Promotes the proper operation, handling, and care of library media center equipment.
• Assists in training and supervising student or parent volunteers in the daily operation of the library media center.
• Works with small groups of students to discuss and/or reinforce instructional outcomes and library media skills.
• Assists in maintaining and updating online bibliographic records. Locates and corrects errors in the PAC under the direction of the library media specialist.
• Assists in conducting automated collection inventory and in generating related statistical reports.
• Assists in preparation of forms, notices, letters and other correspondence.
• Manages the circulation desk.
• Runs and maintains statistical reports on usage.
• Acts as a key team member in arranging and designing the library media center displays/learning centers and related use of space.
• Assists in facilitating reading incentive programs.
• Works with the media specialist to maintain the physical appearance of the media center as a clean, orderly, and attractive environment.
• Runs, prepares and distributes overdue notices routinely and maintains related obligation lists/records.
• Participates in workshops and in‑service training when appropriate.
• Performs circulation activities (receiving and processing new materials, check‑in, check‑out, and shelving materials).
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

• Previous training and/or experience in a library media center environment preferred.

• Aptitude for reference work, ability to use core reference materials (print and non‑print), and a basic understanding of the Dewey…