Media Center Aide

Allendale Public Schools; Rothschild (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Allendale Public Schools is seeking a Library Media Center Aide to support the media program. You will assist the media specialist, manage materials, and help students with resources during the 2026-27 school year, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The role requires organization, reliability, and comfort with technology; training on library systems and book processing is provided. Starting wage is $16.30 per hour, effective January 4, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be able to take direction from the media specialist, principal, and/or curriculum director.
• Must exhibit patience, consistency, and flexibility when working with students and staff.
• Must be self-sufficient, well organized, and willing to take on tasks per media center guidelines.
• Must plan read-aloud stories and mini-lessons for 1st and 2nd graders.
• Must be comfortable using technology, willing to learn new programs, and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Assist the media specialist in managing the media center and materials, including library equipment (e.g., laminator, die cut machine).
• Process and catalog materials using Alexandria computer software and prepare books with proper covers.

Skills

Take direction

Patience and flexibility

Organization

Storytelling to engage kids

Technology troubleshooting

Tools

Alexandria library software

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Library Media Aide
  
• Date Posted:
  11/2/2026
  
• Date Available:
  01/04/2027
  

Allendale Public Schools

Position Posting

Position: Library Media Center Aide

Reports To: Sarah Lema, Media Specialist

Starting Wage: $16.30

Work Schedule: 2026-27 Contracted School Year; Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Effective Employment Date: January 4, 2027

This position is part of the Allendale Education Association (AEA). Please see the agreement on the website for more information at www.allendale.k12.mi.us under the Budget & Salary
/Compensation Transparency Reporting icon.

Qualifications

• Must be able to take direction from the building media specialist, principal, and/or curriculum director
• Must exhibit the qualities of patience, consistency, and flexibility in working with students and staff
• Must be self-sufficient, well organized, and willing to take on tasks as they arise according to media center guidelines
• Must be able to plan red aloud stories and mini-lessons to engage 1st and 2nd graders
• Must be comfortable using technology, willing to learn new programs, and troubleshoot

Essential Job Functions and Duties

• Assist the media specialist in the management of the media center and materials, including library equipment (ex. laminator, die cut machine, etc.)
• Process and catalog materials using Alexandria computer software and prepare the books with proper covering
• Maintain the Alexandrea online catalog and create wish lists of books needed for the library
• Assist teachers and students in locating appropriate materials, often gathering materials per teacher requests
• Communicate effectively with teachers to share library updates and with parents when books are not returned in a timely manner
• Keep accurate records of patron history including lost and damaged books and conduct annual inventory
• Share book talks and recommendations with students to help increase their reading engagement
• Checking in, checking out and correct shelving of materials
• Repair damaged books
• Share grade appropriate stories with students during their weekly library class
• Maintain relevant book displays and bulletin boards
• Assist with special programs and classroom projects that involve media center materials
• Promote, set up, and assist with running the fall and spring book fairs hosted during the school days and 1-2 evenings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Ability to work in various environments

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

ADA Requirements: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described 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.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment), taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is loud to moderate.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Allendale Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, Protected Classes) in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.