School Library & Media Center Assistant

Lake Ridge Schools; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Ridge Schools seeks a Library Media Specialist for Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School to manage all materials, books, equipment and supplies in the media center, ensuring a welcoming environment that supports learning.

The role requires collaboration with teachers and students, scheduling library facilities during the school day, and maintaining inventory, budgets and reports while coordinating with the Principal and Coordinator of Library Media Services.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of study or an associate's degree.
• Typing, filing and word processing proficiency.
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Ability to communicate well with students, staff, and principals.
• Familiarity with library classification systems.
• Ability to create a warm, attractive media center environment.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the maintenance of all materials, books, equipment, and supplies in the media center.
• Maintain a schedule that will allow for the maximum utilization of library facilities within the school building during the school day.
• Solicit suggestions from faculty and students for material selections and prepare and assemble data for orders.
• Submit all requisitions to the Building Principal.
• Process and circulate all materials used by teachers and students ensuring that the collection remains intact.
• Maintain a complete inventory of all materials and equipment and submit to Building Principal at close of school year.
• Maintain accurate budget, circulation, Federal program records and files such as the card catalog and shelf lists.
• Assist with the instruction of classes and/or students under the direction of individual building teacher(s).
• Conduct story hours and give talks to create interest in reading.
• Prepare and provide materials as requested by teacher(s).
• Acquaint students and staff with various media and resources available to them in addition to print media.
• Schedule, maintain and store all audio-visual equipment, arranging for repairs as necessary.
• Distribute, trace and collect materials borrowed from NWIESC.
• Locate resource materials from other sources in the community including public libraries as necessary.
• Maintain the library as an educational center. Ensure teachers and students make the greatest use and provide a warm and attractive environment conducive to learning.
• Consult with the Coordinator of Library Media Services and Principal on ways to improve service.
• Be responsible for discipline in the library, reporting difficult problems to the teacher and the principal.
• Exercise good judgment in handling confidential information and correspondence.
• Reflect a positive attitude and work ethic and promote the growth of students and the success of the educational program.
• Perform other such duties as assigned by the Principal

Skills

Typing

Filing

Word processing

Library classification systems

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Praxis Examination

Job description

Lake Ridge Schools seeks a Library Media Specialist for Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School to manage all materials, books, equipment and supplies in the media center, ensuring a welcoming environment that supports learning.

The role requires collaboration with teachers and students, scheduling library facilities during the school day, and maintaining inventory, budgets and reports while coordinating with the Principal and Coordinator of Library Media Services.