Media Assistant

Buchanan Community Schools; Buchanan Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchanan Community Schools is seeking a part-time Media Assistant at Moccasin Elementary School to support the Media/Library program alongside the Media Specialist and teachers. The role includes cataloging, assisting students, and maintaining library records in alignment with district guidelines.

Hours are 8:00 am to 11:45 am; compensation begins at $15.36 per hour under the union contract. The position supports early grades with supervision and basic media tasks in a collaborative school

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; two years of office experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and regulations; write reports as needed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Media Specialist Teacher in operating a Media Usage program with coordination of library activities.
• Organize, update and maintain the master catalog for books and AV materials, by hand or database.
• Help develop and supervise student centers and IMC tasks such as cataloging and laminating.
• Assist students and teachers in locating books and materials.
• Maintain electronic/AV equipment and schedule building use of this equipment.
• Take annual inventory and support recess supervision as needed.
• Post and maintain Moccasin Elementary’s website; assist with other duties as assigned.
• Administer medication according to policy and regulations.

Skills

Speed typing

Chromebook literacy

Google apps

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Chromebook

Google Workspace

Office software

Job description

Buchanan Community Schools is welcoming applicants for a part-time Media Assistant at Moccasin Elementary School, grades 2-4. The district seeks qualified applicants to operate in Media/Library efficiencies. This position helps to plan and establish media program, goals, and objectives in accordance with building curriculum, district and state guidelines with media specialist teacher and classroom teachers.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Media Specialist Teacher in the implementation of a Media Usage program to coordinate activities to ensure smooth operation of the library
• Organizes, updates and maintains the master card catalog file for books, AV equipment and other library records as required either by hand or computer database/Bibliofile if available
• Helps develop and supervise interest centers
• Assists Media Specialist Teacher in various responsibilities associated with IMC, i.e. cataloging, laminating, etc.
• Assists students and teachers in locating books and materials
• Maintains electronic/AV equipment and schedules building use of this equipment
• Takes annual inventory
• Assists with recess and other student supervisions
• Answers routine phone inquiries, takes messages, and routes calls
• Checks REMC materials in and out, distributes to faculty and staff
• Posts and maintains Moccasin Elementary's website
• Creates student name tags and identification badges
• Takes inservice training as stipulated by contract
• Assists administrative assistants and completes other duties as assigned
• Administers medication according to policy and regulations
• Operates standard office equipment. (Fax, email, modems, computers, district adopted office software, copy machines.)
• Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the District

Supervisory Responsibilities

students

Qualification Requirements

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent; two years previous office experience preferred
• Language Skills: read and interpret documents such as policies, regulations, and articles; write reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of parents, students, staff and stakeholders; ability to work with At-Risk students; and listen and respond to inquiries
• Mathematical Skills: calculate figures and amounts; and apply math concepts to practical situations
• Reasoning Skills: solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables; use logic and reasoning to interpret instructions whether written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Other Skills: speed typing, technologically literate using Chromebook computers and Google applications; able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, able to effectively take direction, as well as, work independently and as a member of a team; ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor; punctual and rarely absent work habits; ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies, experience working with young children, especially those with special needs/behavioral issues, patience, a nurturing demeanor, and enjoys working with children

Physical Demands

the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear; required to bend at the neck more than the average person; must have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push up to 90 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or the work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment

the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• The noise level in the work environment is typically minimal but can be moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. The employee is required to meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interact with stakeholders, and work regular hours.

Position Details

• Title: Media Assistant, part-time
• Reports to: Mike Babcock, Moccasin Elementary Principal
• Calendar: 2026-27 School Year
• Start Date: ASAP
• Compensation: According to union contract (compensation beginning at $15.36), no single benefit package offered
• Hours: 8:00 am-11:45 am
• Internal Posting Date: None, ok to post externally per Union President October 23, 2026
• External Posting Date: October 26, 2026 or sooner per Union President
• Application deadline: until filled

BUCHANAN BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW

Buchanan Community Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender/sex, height, weight, marital status, or disability shall be subjected to discrimination in any program, service, or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. Compliance Officers for Affiant? Section 504 and ADA; Callie Campbell (Director of Special Education, 695-8442), Title IX and Title VI; Brian Pruett (Buchanan High School Principal, 695-8404) and Shelby Beasley (Buchanan Middle School Principal, 695-8406).