Media Clerk - Elementary

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical
• Date Posted: 1/7/2026
• Location:
  
  Walker Elementary
• Date Available:
  
  As soon as possible
• Closing Date: 01/14/2026

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

Contact:
Prema Chruthoti, Assistant Principal, , pchruthoti.

14 hours. Potential to increase up to 29 hours.

The Media Clerk supervises the media center under the direction of the district media specialist. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

• Manage patron records and issue patron identification cards according to established procedures.
• Catalog and process library materials such as books, DVDs, CD-ROMs, pictures, kits, etc.
• Check in and out all materials to students and teachers.
• Inspect returned library materials for damage and repair if possible.
• Sort books, publications, and other items according to classification code and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
• Compile lists of overdue books and issue overdue notices, compute and receive fines as per school policy.
• Track overdue materials and determine fines according to school policy.
• Help patrons locate books, publications, internet sites, and other materials.
• Assist the library committee in acquiring materials that support the school’s learning goals.
• Maintain a well‑organized, inviting media center with displays and bulletin boards.
• Attend district training meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.

Some library experience preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with students and teachers.
• Self‑motivated and able to take directions from supervisors.
• Ability to learn new skills and functions.

• Must be able to speak and/or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Occasionally required to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Note:

The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

Granite City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.