Library Media Center Secretary | Tech-Savvy & Student-Focused

Cedar Rapids Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard employee benefits

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a detailed and friendly Library/Media Center Secretary at Wright Elementary School. The role includes secretarial duties, circulation tasks, and technology support, with supervision of students in the media center and computer lab.

Requirements include GED or high school diploma, strong typing and bookkeeping skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers a competitive starting rate and standard employee benefits."

Qualifications

• Computer literacy including computerized catalog and circulation databases.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Good communication skills.
• Successful experience in a responsible secretarial position.
• Demonstrate proficiency in typing, office skills, and bookkeeping.
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and public.
• Represent the school professionally including confidentiality, communication, and dress.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and initiate tasks.
• Willingness to learn new technology through district courses and other avenues.
• Troubleshoot technology (computers and AV equipment).

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial services for the Library/Media Center.
• Assist in preparation and circulation of materials and equipment.
• Use technology skills for creating book lists, orders, labels, correspondence, and filing.
• Coordinate the Library/Media Center when the media specialist is unavailable.
• Supervise and interact with students in the media center and computer lab.
• Assist in maintaining technology equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Body of knowledge in office procedures

Ability to work under pressure

Professional appearance and dress

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn new technology

Education

GED

High School diploma

Tools

Catalog/circulation software

Bookkeeping software

Job description

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a detailed and friendly Library/Media Center Secretary at Wright Elementary School. The role includes secretarial duties, circulation tasks, and technology support, with supervision of students in the media center and computer lab.

Requirements include GED or high school diploma, strong typing and bookkeeping skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers a competitive starting rate and standard employee benefits."