Media Education Assistant at Sonnesyn Elementary School

Media Education Assistant at Sonnesyn Elementary School

Temporary position available. Seven hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time. Position ends June 2, 2026. Salary: $21.92 per hour based on the Class 2 EA salary schedule of the current contract for Education Assistants.

Location:

Sonnesyn Elementary School. Position type:
Education Assistant / Media. Closing date:
Until Filled.

• Assist the library media specialist with general duties in support of media goals as time allows.
• Assist with district projects related to media.
• Provide media support in classroom instruction and supervision.
• Manage the checkout desk and ensure procedures are in place and followed.
• Provide full range of Destiny library catalog support including inventory, fine processing, notices, creating categories, downloading pictures and graphics, sound selections and all other functions in Destiny.
• Provide instruction, maintenance, and support of school technology including SMART boards and LCD projectors.
• Process digital photos and videos as needed.
• Repair, label, clean and shelve books.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and communications applications (Google Apps experience preferred).
• Experience with library automation systems (Follett’s Destiny library and textbook management system preferred).
• Familiar with Internet services in a Web 2.0 environment, including managing online accounts and passwords, inputting and saving data in web‑based forms, and uploading and downloading media in a variety of formats.
• Experience with the full suite of Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in library management system, preferably Destiny.
• Experience or training in media technologies.
• Understanding of current district and building educational policies and best practices.
• Attention to detail and reliable, dependable work ethic.
• Excellent keyboarding skills, oral and written communication skills.
• Collaboration skills on a team and enthusiasm for learning new things.
• Some light lifting required.

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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Anh Tran
Human Resources Program Director
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55427