Library Media Clerk

FOREST PARK MIDDLE; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Park Middle School is seeking a Library Media Assistant to support the media program and assist students and staff with resources and research. You will help manage circulation, shelving, and the media collection, ensuring a neat and functional learning space.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with an Associate degree preferred, and at least one year of library or clerical experience. You may also handle inventory, technology use, and various clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum one year training in library procedures or two years of clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to assist with media program activities and technology.

Responsibilities

• Staff circulation desk and manage desk operations, patron records, and overdue notices.
• Maintain media collection, process new books, and weed outdated materials.
• Assist patrons with locating materials, research, and online resources.
• Perform clerical tasks and support media program activities.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists the school media specialist in establishing and operating an effective media program which supports the organizational goals of the school as stated in the School Improvement Plan. This position reports to the Principal or designee.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Staffs the circulation desk and manages circulation desk operations including: maintaining patron records; circulating books and equipment; shelving books; collecting lost book fines; printing and distributing overdue notices; assisting in scheduling of class visits; and answering the telephone.

Maintains the media collection including: processing new books; weeding damaged, old, and inaccurate materials; maintaining library shelves; inspecting books for damage; repairing damaged books; and assisting in selection of new materials.

Assists patrons including students, parents, faculty, and staff with: location of materials; book recommendations; accessing online materials; and assisting students with assignments and research. Supervises student use of the media center and use of technology.

Performs clerical tasks including: distributing reports and information to faculty and staff mailboxes; typing memos, letters, and documents; making copies; and preparing reports.

Assists with media program activities such as media collection inventory, equipment inventory, book fair, reading initiatives, and author visits.

Maintains an orderly, neat, and attractive atmosphere in the media center.

Assumes responsibility for operation of the media center and supervision of activities in the absence of the media specialist.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree preferred.

Minimum one (1) year training in library procedures and/or two (2) years of clerical experience preferred.

Makes recommendations or decisions which usually affect the media center.

One of the below requirements must be met:

• Hold an associate’s degree or higher in any subject from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution, or
• Have completed two (2) years of college coursework (sixty [60] semester hours) above the remedial level with a grade of “C” or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution, or
• Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment and hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Light independent judgment is necessary. Decisions made on an as-needed basis to establish operation of the media center.

Requires regular, frequent communication with Media Specialist and school personnel.

Requires periodic communication with parents regarding materials checked out to students.

Applies, recommends and implements technology to improve the effectiveness of school operations.

NOTE: This is a Grade 16,190-day position that pays starting at a Step 6 up to a Step 8 for experience.

Position Type: FULL TIME

Salary: $25,142.70 to $26,563.90 Paid based on salary scale

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]