2026-2027 Library Media Assistant - Hunter-Kinard Tyler Elementary

Orangeburg County Schools; Neeses (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Orangeburg County Schools is seeking a Library Media Assistant at Hunter-Kinard Tyler Elementary in Neeses, SC. The paraprofessional will support the media center under supervision of a certified staff member, helping students access instructional materials and develop literacy and math skills.

The role involves assisting with circulation, cataloging, and educational material preparation, while maintaining confidentiality and working with diverse student groups.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in locating reference and other instructional materials for the purpose of facilitating the proper and efficient use of media center books, materials and equipment.
• Reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, media and other skills.
• Maintain the circulation desk operations and circulation files.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning.
• Operate audio visual equipment as needed.
• Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
• Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework or equivalent

Experience with children desirable

Job description

2026-2027 Library Media Assistant - Hunter-Kinard Tyler Elementary

Orangeburg County Schools Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Elementary - Neeses, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5892292
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 2:10 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Media Center Paraprofessional
Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist the school librarian and certified professional staff in the media center to enable students to effectively use the instructional materials in the center.

• Assist students in locating reference and other instructional materials for the purpose of facilitating the proper and efficient use of media center books, materials and equipment.
• Assist in reinforcement in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, media and other skills.
• Assist in maintaining the circulation desk operations and circulation files.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning.
• Operate audio visual equipment as needed.
• Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
• Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials.

Additional Duties
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Assist in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non-instructional equipment, including a personal computer if necessary.
• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Communication Requirements

• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to follow directives of teacher, media specialist or other supervisor, and assist students with respect to instructional and non-instructional tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work HazardsWorks in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Sharon Hampton
• 102 Founders Court
• Orangeburg, South Carolina 29118
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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