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Elementary Media Center Specialist - Part-Time
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What they do
A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
$44,210 / year median in Idaho
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 9/10/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 9/10/2026 Elementary Media Center Specialist
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Part-Time JobID:
7170
Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional/ Media Center Paraprofessional Date Posted:
9/9/2026
Location:
Theresa Bunker Elementary Date Available:
Immediately Closing Date:
01/27/27 or until filled
I. TITLE
Media Center Specialist � Elementary
II. QUALIFICATIONS
A. A minimum of two years of college or 48 college credits or a score of 457 or greater on the ParaPro Praxis B. Working knowledge of an elementary school media center. C. Ability to work with staff, students, and the public. D. Patient, yet firm. E. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed. F. Physically able to perform assigned duties. G. Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory. H. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
III. REPORTS TO
Building Administrator.
IV. JOB GOALS
To support the delivery of School District 91's written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement. To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media center's resources.
V. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Operates and supervises the media center. B. Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media center materials. C. Manages the media center budget. D. Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program. E. Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials in the media center. F. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system. G. Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities. H. Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests. I. Keeps bulletin boards and other displays current and attractive. J. Prepares and delivers lesson plans for all classes on a weekly basis. This includes story time and library skills training. K. Performs an annual inventory of media center materials. L. Trains volunteers in assigned tasks. M. Performs minor book repairs. N. Maintains the media center in a neat and attractive condition. O. Strives to maintain and improve job skills through in-service training programs and other means. P. Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality. Q. Has regular and predictable attendance.
VI. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Performs all other duties as assigned.
VII. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a part-time position scheduled for 16.5 hours per week during the school year. Wages will be in accordance with the Classified Salary Schedule as a Grade 6
- $17.
63 or $18.53 (with a Bachelor's Degree or 5 years relevant experience) per hour. This is an "at will" position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The "employment at will" policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 91.
VIII. EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Building Administrator in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel. This position has been given an overall physical classification of light duty. Equal Opportunity Employer Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, interview preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 9/10/2026 9:28:50 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance