Media Assistant

Oak Park Elementary District 97; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Personal days (prorated)

Job summary

Oak Park Elementary District 97 is seeking a dedicated part-time Media Assistant to partner with library staff in organizing, maintaining media resources, and supporting circulation at Longfellow Elementary School. The role emphasizes equity and access, aligning with Board Policy 7:12, and requires professional demeanor in a confidential environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, up to one year of related experience, and strong skills with office equipment, word

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a confidential business atmosphere.
• Ability to communicate with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Experience with office equipment: computers, printers, fax, copiers, and phones.
• Develop and use complex filing systems (hard copy and database).
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and maintain cooperation under stress.
• Strong word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics software skills.
• Represent the district with a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to relate individuals to names and situations.

Responsibilities

• Organize subject collections.
• Maintain equipment and set up as needed.
• Check materials in and out.
• Print and distribute overdue notices and update records as necessary.
• Shelve books.
• Repair and recover materials and assist in inventory and binding workflows.
• Process, label and catalog new materials.
• Keep the Media Center orderly.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal/Media Specialists.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Office equipment

Filing systems

Adaptability

Teamwork

Professionalism

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office hardware (printers, copiers, fax)

Job description

Compensation

According to the OPSEP Bargaining Agreement

Date Available

SY26-27

Media Assistant: Part Time

Revised June, 25

Perm/contract

SY26-27

Department

Core Instruction

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Core Instruction Administration

Primary Reporting Location:

Longfellow Elementary School

Level

Elementary

Compensation

According to the OPSEP Bargaining Agreement

Date Available

SY26-27

Bargaining Unit & Classification

OPESP & Classified

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Benefits

Leaves - paid sick, and personal days provided (prorated accordingly per start date)

D97 Ideal Team Member Profile

• The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual:
• Champions the vision of the school district
• Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
• Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
• Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
• Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
• Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
• Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
• Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
• Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
• Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
• Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations

About The Role

District 97 seeks a dedicated and dynamic part-time media assistant to join our team. The job of the media assistant is to partner with the library staff to assist in the organization, utilization, and maintenance of library media resources.

The Media Assistant is instrumental in the work outlined in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Organize subject collections
• Maintain equipment and set up as needed.
• Check materials in and out.
• Print and distribute overdue notices and update records as necessary.
• Shelve books.
• Repair and recover materials, fix labels, tape spines, glue pockets and assist in inventory and in maintaining literature grid collection, assign books to the bindery.
• Process, label and catalog new materials.
• Assist in keeping the Media Center in order
• Other duties may be assigned by the Principal/Media Specialists.

Content Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work in a confidential business atmosphere.
• Ability to communicate and interact with individuals from varied educations and social backgrounds.
• Exhibit accomplished office equipment operator skills, e.g., computers, printers, fax, copiers, and phone systems.
• Highly skilled in the development and use of complex filing systems, both hard copy and database-related.
• Ability to work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative nature under stressful business situations.
• Ability to work effectively with computer word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and other applicable software applications.
• Possess an above-average ability to relate individuals to names and situations
• Ability to represent the district/school with a professional and positive demeanor and appearance.

Candidate Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training preferred

Physical Requirements

This position requires the performance of light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking, climbing stairs and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.