Elementary Library & Media Center Specialist

GRANT LINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GRANT LINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in New Albany, Indiana seeks an Elementary Specialist (Media) to supervise students and instruct in media center operations. The role includes reading aloud to students, managing circulation, and assisting with library materials using digital tools.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a paraprofessional test or Praxis Para Pro, and a substitute permit. Responsibilities include inventory, purchasing requests, and supporting staff in technology use.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and pass paraprofessional test; substitute permit.
• Ability to learn and operate media center technology.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students.
• Instructs students relating to the use and operation of the media center.
• Reads aloud to students daily.
• Monitors the circulation desk and circulates library material.
• Operates automated media circulation system; assists students and school personnel in selection of materials.
• Processes overdue notices.
• Shelves printed material and proofread shelves.
• Maintains accurate inventory of books and equipment.
• Prepares purchase orders at the request of the Supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the administration and/or other designee.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the corporation.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pass paraprofessional test or Praxis Para Pro Assessment

Substitute permit

Tools

Email systems

Smart boards

Document cameras

Projection systems

Sound systems

Digital technology

Job description

GRANT LINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in New Albany, Indiana seeks an Elementary Specialist (Media) to supervise students and instruct in media center operations. The role includes reading aloud to students, managing circulation, and assisting with library materials using digital tools.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a paraprofessional test or Praxis Para Pro, and a substitute permit. Responsibilities include inventory, purchasing requests, and supporting staff in technology use.