Ryan Intermediate Media Clerk

Sylvania; Richland Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania at Ryan Intermediate is seeking a Media Clerk to assist students, staff and visitors in the Media Center under administrator direction.

The role involves guiding reading materials, helping users access print and online resources, and handling phones, mail, and files with strong collaboration and organizational skills. Start ASAP for a 42-week schedule, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., at $17.55/hour (Step 2).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with Google Suite and student data systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork.
• Strong communication with students, staff, parents, and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students, teachers, and principal.
• Assist students, parents, staff, and visitors in the Media Center.
• Suggest reading material and help users access print and online resources.
• Type correspondence, answer phones, process mail, and maintain general office files.
• Process and maintain paperwork for supplies, materials, equipment and inventory.
• Plan and organize with good work habits and communicate effectively.
• Communicate with students, staff and parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Google Suite

Student data systems

Job description

JOB POSTING

August 20, 2026

Media Clerk – Ryan Intermediate

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the administrators, the library media clerk is responsible for assisting students, parents, staff and visitors in the Media Center.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. High School diploma or general education degree
2. Proficient use of computers including knowledge and use of Google Suite and student data systems
3. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven organizational skill
4. Demonstrated success as a collaborator and proven team player
5. Demonstrated successful communication skills with students, staff, parent and community

Desired Characteristics:

1. Prior secretary/library experience preferred
2. Ability to handle many job responsibilities and prioritize duties
3. Experience working with elementary students preferred
4. Knowledge of library system management (shelf order, circulation, inventory and cataloging) preferred

Duties:

1. To provide support to the students, teachers and principal
2. To assist students, parents, staff and visitors in the Media Center
3. Ability to suggest reading material and help students and staff use print and online resources
4. Type correspondence, answer phones, process mail, and maintain general office files
5. Process and maintain all necessary paperwork for supplies, materials, equipment and inventory
6. Ability to plan and organize; good work habits
7. Communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
8. Perform other duties as assigned by administration

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Start Date: ASAP, 42-week position, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Salary: $17.55 per hour (Step 2)

Questions: Contact - Deanne Austin, Assistant Human Resources, 269-548-3417, [e-mail]