Educational Assistant - Elementary​/Middle School - Media

Overview

Position Type:
Classified/ Educational Assistant-Media

Location:

West Orient Middle School

Date Posted: 1/6/2026

Summary:

The Educational Assistant - Elementary/Middle - Media role ensures an orderly operation and maintenance of the school media collection and provides library services to students and staff.

• Manages circulation and collection, utilizing the automated system, including: adding and deleting patron records, backing up data, adding and deleting materials, processing materials, running reports, and keeping an inventory of the collection
• Monitors classes that come to the media center for regular library visits: check-in/check-out of materials, reading a story, supervising study hall or work, supervising silent reading
• Processes materials for library use: spine label, stamp, bar code, enters into the system
• Repairs/mends library materials as needed
• Aids students in the selection process and in other computer work
• Trains and supervises volunteers helping with media center upkeep (e.g., shelving books)
• Acts as a representative of the media center: fielding calls from parents, calls from sales representatives, working with parent clubs, working with the public library
• Assists with the general upkeep of the library and sets up space for classes and meetings held in the library
• Gathers collections for staff as requested and notifies staff and students of overdue materials
• Processes holds for students and promotes the library as needed (bookmarks, posters)
• Maintains bulletin boards and seasonal displays; participates in lunch, recess and dismissal duties as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assists with transportation needs of students (walking to/from the bus, supervision on the way to/from the bus, loading/unloading of buses)

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school-age children
• Education Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED
• Highly Qualified Status:
  Completed associates or higher degree, or completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 college quarter hours or more) or met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrated knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Fingerprinting and Criminal Background check, and current First Aid/CPR card

• Skill to perform basic clerical functions, basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment
• Ability to use English in verbal and written form, with correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies
• Ability to rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations

• Manages circulation and collection, utilizing the automated system, including records management and inventory
• Monitors library visits and supports classroom activities within the media center
• Processes and catalogs library materials
• Repairs or mends library materials as needed
• Aids students in the selection process and in other computer work
• Trains and supervises volunteers
• Represents the media center in communications with parents and community partners

• Maintains general upkeep of the library
• Sets up space for classes and meetings in the library
• Gathers collections for staff; notifies staff and students of overdue materials
• Processes holds for students; promotes the library
• Maintains bulletin boards and displays; participates in school activities as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assists with transportation needs of students

• Sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods
• Talk and hear in potentially noisy environments
• Use precise finger and hand movements (e.g., keyboarding)
• Reach for and handle objects
• Use vision for close and distant tasks; depth perception and focus; may lift up to 40 pounds
• Focus on a computer screen

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance; follow district protocols for reporting absences
• Dress professionally for the assignment and setting
• Maintain confidentiality regarding information about students, staff, and parents
• Exercise prudent judgment; work independently in routine duties
• Follow district policies and procedures and federal/state regulations
• Participate in required meetings and trainings
• If bilingual, interpretation or translating may be requested
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

Final date to receive applications:
In-District Bargaining Unit Members January 12, 2026. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.

Projected

Start Date:

Approximately February 1,…