Media Assistant

Job Description

Title:  Media Assistant

Reports To: Media Coordinator

Terms of Employment: 10 months

Salary: $16.07-$17.82/HR

FLSA Exempt/Non Exempt: Non Exempt

Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school
• Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position
• Associate's Degree, or
• Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs tasks at the circulation desk, including checking in and out materials and equipment, preparing materials to be shelved, advising students, parents, and staff of library media regulations, procedures, programs and services
• Utilizes computers to prepare and maintain various files and records, to determine location and status of books and materials, and print out reports, labels, catalog records, etc.
• Performs reference tasks such as searching for material and answering reference questions and requests and instructing students in the use of reference resources, e.g. online, electronic, and print, bibliographies, and public access catalogs
• Instructs and assists students in the use of automated reading programs, reference materials, and library equipment
• Prepares and maintains information files, sorting material according to topics, periodically weeds files, discarding dated and irrelevant material
• Compiles computer generated data and prepares statistical reports on attendance, program participation, collection, maintenance, circulation, etc.
• Processes new books and other materials, entering data into online catalog database and attaching barcodes, labels, and book covers as needed
• Prepares damaged books for bindery, affixes barcodes, processes books returned from bindery, and amends records
• Processes incoming mail daily, preparing periodicals for use by students and teachers; sorts and distributes interlibrary mail
• Searches shelves for materials reported as returned and for material designated for withdrawal; amends records as appropriate
• Answers telephone and receives and replies to inquiries or requests via electronic mail
• Assists with the planning and development of curriculum related programs
• Prepares bulletin board displays reflecting themes of seasons, holidays, historical events, and literacy connections appropriate for school stakeholders
• Delivers audiovisual materials and equipment and other materials to classrooms
• Trains adult and student Library Media Volunteers
• Assists in supervision of students; prepares and issues student passes as appropriate
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with persons of diverse backgrounds and teaching/learning styles as necessitated by work assignments
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

• Prepare, read and comprehend a variety of job related forms, reports, spreadsheets, maps, plans, records, documentation and correspondence in all languages required by the job
• Understand and conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style
• Speak to individuals or groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence
• Respond adequately to inquiries or complaints
• Write using standard convention in all languages required by the job
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
• Communicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing
• Use and interpret job related terminology, mathematical formulas and functions effectively and efficiently
• Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
• Be sensitive to cultural differences among individuals and groups of persons
• Operate and use a variety of automated office machines and other job specific office equipment

Job : 5789225

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Colleen Pegram, Principal
• Hoke County High School
• Phone:
• Email: cpegram.nc.us