ProTech Secondary Media Assistant

Camas School District; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB benefits

TRS/SERS retirement

Job summary

Camas School District is seeking a Library Media Assistant to support students and staff in the media center, under the guidance of the Teacher Librarian. Your role includes processing materials, shelving, and assisting with technology setups.

The position emphasizes reliability, confidentiality, and strong communication, with duties spanning inventory, repairs, and event support.

This role helps maintain a welcoming, orderly media center across 190 school days per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; AA/AS degree or some college preferred.
• Knowledge of technology including Mac and PC use, audio-visual equipment, and related tech.
• Experience and/or knowledge working in a media center.
• Experience and/or knowledge conducting information research.
• Experience working with children, preferably in a middle or high school setting.
• Acquire and maintain first aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist students and staff in the media center.
• Receive and process media materials.
• Maintain files and records as needed.
• Perform basic book repairs and route damaged books for bindery.
• Maintain inventory and reports for the center.
• Maintain reserve shelves.
• Set up and operate media center technology.
• Support center setup for events or other departments.
• Provide student supervision as needed.
• Other related duties to support the media center, school, and district.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Planning and organizing

Dependability

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

AA/AS degree preferred

Tools

Mac & PC use

Audio visual equipment

Job description

Position Type

PSE Support Staff/ Library Media Assistant

Monday-Friday 8:45-9:00 am, 12:50-1:40 pm, 3:20-3:30 pm

Alternate Schedule on Early Release Wednesdays 8:45-9:00 am, 11:10-11:40 am, 12:45-1:15 pm

Days

190 days/year (August 24, 2026 - June 17, 2027)

Purpose

In cooperation with the Teacher Librarian, ensure the efficient and effective operations of the media center for the benefit of students and their education as well as the entire school community.

Essential Functions

• Support and assist students and staff with needs when in the media center.
• Receive and process media materials.
• Maintains files and records as needed.
• Makes basic book repairs, process damaged books for bindery.
• Maintains the inventory and reports for the center.
• Maintains reserve shelves.
• Set up and operation of media center technology.
• Support center set up for use by other departments, or for special events.
• Provide student supervision as needed.
• Other related duties as needed to support the media center, school, and district in general.

Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyses information and maintains confidentiality.
• Interpersonal Skills: Remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude.
• Effective Communication: Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and prioritize activities.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.
• Confidentiality: Maintain employee and employer confidentiality and handle confidential matters in an ethical and professional manner.

Professional Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. AA/AS degree or some college level education preferred.
• Knowledge of technology to include Mac and PC use, audio visual equipment, and other related technologies.
• Experience and/or knowledge of working in a media center.
• Experience and/or knowledge of conducting information research.
• Experience working with children, preferably in a Middle or High School setting.
• Acquire and maintain first aid/CPR certification.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Camas School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Compliance Officer:Amie Stewart [phone] Ext. 89960
ADA Compliance Officer:Allan Fleck [phone] Ext. 79974
Section 504 Coordinator: Allan Fleck [phone] Ext. 79974
Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Katie Seidl 360-335-3000 Ext. 74956
HIB Compliance Officer: Derek Jaques 360-335-3000 Ext. 77154

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.

Benefits

School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination: All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). If the position is anticipated to work a minimum of 630 hours in a school year, then that position would be deemed benefit eligible. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available.
Retirement Eligibility determination: A certificated position participates in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) which requires at least 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment during a school year to be eligible for Washington State Retirement. A classified position participates in the School Employee Retirement System (SERS) if the position is expected to require at least 5 months of 70 hours or more for two consecutive years (initially) of employment.

Acknowledgment

I understand that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. My signature indicates that I have reviewed and understand the requirements of this position.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______________________