Media Support

Prior Lake - Savage Area Schools; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Prior Lake - Savage Area Schools seeks a Media Support staff member to run the school media center. You will help students and staff with reading and information needs, manage circulation, and maintain library resources.

Responsibilities include supervising students, shelving materials, processing new materials, and assisting with inventory and overdue notices while promoting a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in a library, media center, or educational setting preferred.
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage circulation desk and process circulation of library resources.
• Assist with shelving and maintaining order of books and materials.
• Inventory and shelf new library materials and assist with overdue notices.
• Supervise students in the media center to ensure a safe, orderly environment.
• Assist users with reading and information needs across the school community.
• Collaborate with teachers to maximize media center resources.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Time management

Communication

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Non-Certified Student Support Personnel/ Media Support
• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Location: Five Hawks Elementary
• Date Available: 08/31/2026
• Closing Date: 08/26/2026

Media Support JobID: 7282

JOB TITLE:

Media Support

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal or designee

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

START DATE:

August 31, 2026

HOURS/DAY:

7.5 hours/day, 4 days/week

RATE OF PAY:

$21.05/hour - $24.35/hour, Category C (2025-26 rate)

SUMMARY:

To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning media environment by supporting student and staff reading and research needs, managing circulation operations, maintaining library resources, and ensuring a positive, orderly media center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Manage the circulation desk and process the circulation of library resources.

Assist with circulation, shelving, and maintaining the correct arrangements and general appearance of books and materials.

Inventory, process, and shelf new library materials.

Send overdue notices and assist with regular inventory processes.

Assist with the supervision of students in the media center to maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful environment.

Assist library users, including students, faculty, and administration, with their reading and information needs.

Collaborate with teaching and literacy staff to ensure the media center serves as an effective resource.

Assist with maintaining up-to-date library procedures.

Present as a professional and supportive member of the school community.

Promote positive interactions, teamwork, and respectful communication with students, staff, and administrators.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED.

Previous experience working in a library, media center, or educational setting preferred.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• N/A

Required Knowledge:

Effective online search techniques and utilization of online digital tools.

Basic understanding of library organization, classification, and circulation procedures.

District policies and procedures, including confidentiality requirements regarding students.

Required Skills:

Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Willingness to adopt, use, and train in new technologies and evolving library trends.

Ability to interact positively with students and staff and work effectively as part of a flexible team.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Mobility and stamina to work in an indoor media center environment; ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and move for extended periods; strength to lift, carry, push, and pull book carts and library materials weighing up to 20-30 pounds; visual acuity to read titles, labels, and monitor student activity; hearing and speech capabilities to interact effectively with students and staff; and mental alertness to manage schedules, organize resources, and maintain a structured learning environment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily indoors within a school library/media center space.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that stands out among school districts:

• Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind.
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.
• Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan.
• An Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members
• Optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account

Terms of employment per the Minnesota School Employees Association Non-Certified Student Support Personnel (MSEA) collective bargaining agreement.