Library Media Assistant, Middle School — Inspire Reading

DeKalb County School District; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District in Lithonia, GA, is seeking a Library Media Assistant for Lithonia Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting students and teachers, managing media materials, and supporting instructional activities in the library media center.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with related experience or an Associate degree in Library Science or related field, and be ready to work collaboratively in a school setting

Qualifications

• Assist patrons with locating, checking out, and returning media materials.
• Provide information and assistance to students and teachers as appropriate.
• Maintain and organize library collections, including filling shelves with books, removing outdated materials, managing displays, and maintaining cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with locating, checking out, and returning media materials.
• Provide information and assistance to students and teachers as appropriate.
• Maintain and organize library collections, including filling shelves with books, removing outdated materials, managing displays, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Support colleagues in instructional roles by maintaining resources within the library software system and assisting with lesson plans and classroom management.
• Perform a wide range of administrative tasks, including maintaining financial records pertaining to library fines, copy machine funds, and lost/damaged book money; assisting in inventory processing and control; and maintaining records and files.
• Operate and troubleshoot technology within the library media center, making minor repairs when needed; distribute instructional equipment as required; and instruct students and staff on equipment use.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance the educational role of the library through events and programs, promoting reading and literacy while adhering to copyright laws.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to facilitate the effective use of LMC resources.
• Monitor LMC operations in the absence of the Teacher-Librarian.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teacher support

Technology assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Associate degree

Tools

Library software system

Job description

DeKalb County School District in Lithonia, GA, is seeking a Library Media Assistant for Lithonia Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting students and teachers, managing media materials, and supporting instructional activities in the library media center.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with related experience or an Associate degree in Library Science or related field, and be ready to work collaboratively in a school setting