FY27: Media Assistant, East Silver Spring ES, 4hrs/10mo, Ad Closes 10/13/26

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a part-time Media Assistant at East Silver Spring Elementary School in Silver Spring to support and promote the library media program. The role includes helping students with information literacy, research, and access to library resources, while assisting with catalog management and daily media center operations.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with adaptability and a willingness to learn library procedures and SSPGS

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred OR 30 semester hours and/or one year of instructional experience if no associates.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote library media programs.
• Work with students on information literacy and research skills.
• Assist with accessing online services and library resources.
• Help manage the school library catalog and daily media center operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Information literacy

Computer literacy

Library procedures

SSPGS knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree preferred

30 semester hours coursework

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Email

Online ordering

Job description

Job Description

Job Specific Information : The wage range for this position is between $23.42 and $33.53 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

MCPS Official Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:

Under general direction of the principal and in collaboration with the media specialist, the media assistant, a member of the media center team, supports and promotes the vision and mission of School Library Media Programs. In doing this, the media assistant is a key member of the team which creates a warm and welcoming environment in the media center for all students, staff and the entire school community. In addition, media assistants work directly with students on a regular basis by aiding with instruction pertaining to information literacy skills, research skills, accessing online services and/or access to library resources. The media assistant helps manage the school-wide library media catalog and performs the daily routine operations of the media center. Media assistants may give work direction to student aides and parent volunteers and help in the orientation and training of new media assistants when applicable. Work involves performing media center duties and requires technological aptitude that includes the ability to learn current technology independently, and the ability to communicate this knowledge to students and staff. Employees in the class are required to learn media center procedures, to be detail-oriented, and to assume responsibility for the routine operations of the media center.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift and move books, audiovisual equipment, and other equipment and or objects weighing 25-30 lbs. Physical demands include stooping, bending, and standing for extended periods of time. Position requires occasional operation of keyboard devices for extended periods of time. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Possesses strong interpersonal skills suited for customer service, demonstrates effective communication abilities and embraces a growth mindset when it comes to serving students and for the skills required to be proficient at job. Demonstrates ability to be flexible, be a team player in a dynamic environment and continually adapt to meet the needs of students and the school community. Demonstrates willingness to learn about current literature, library organization, and the library collection. Demonstrates ability to locate print or digital information as needed. Ability to adapt to new technologies. Ability to become proficient with computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphic presentation programs, e-mail, and on-line ordering) and the ability to impart this knowledge to students and staff effectively. Ability to operate and provide problem-solving for a variety of computers, printers, copiers, and audiovisual equipment or the ability to acquire such skills. Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn library media center procedures and techniques. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions. Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn and to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

High School or GED diploma required. Associates degree preferred or Completion of 30 semester hours of college course work and/or one year of experience working with children in instructional situations required if no associates degree. Experience in using computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and Internet. Experience working or volunteering in a library environment preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree, which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None

Job

Multimedia

Job Grade : 12 Optimal Qualified

Organization

East Silver Spring Elementary School

Primary Location

Silver Spring

Schedule

Part-time | .500 (40 hours bi-weekly)

Working Months : 10

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Oct 2, 2026, 5:56:55 PM - Oct 14, 2026, 3:59:00 AM