Montgomery County Public Schools
FY26: Media Assistant, Highland View ES, 5 Hours (M, W, TH, F)/10mon Ad Closes 9
Montgomery County Public Schools, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Overview
FY26: Media Assistant, Highland View ES, 5 Hours (M, W, TH, F)/10mon Responsibilities
Under general direction of the principal and in collaboration with the media specialist, supports and promotes the vision and mission of School Library Media Programs; helps create a welcoming environment in the media center for all students, staff and the school community. Works directly with students on a regular basis by aiding instruction pertaining to information literacy skills, research skills, accessing online services and/or access to library resources. Helps manage the school-wide library media catalog and performs daily routine operations of the media center. May give work direction to student aides and parent volunteers and assist in the orientation and training of new media assistants when applicable. Performs media center duties with technological aptitude, learns current technology independently, and communicates knowledge to students and staff. Learns media center procedures, remains detail-oriented, and assumes responsibility for routine media center operations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ability to lift and move books, audiovisual equipment, and other objects weighing 25-30 lbs; stooping, bending, standing for extended periods; occasional operation of keyboard devices for extended periods. Qualifications
Education, Training, And Experience: High School or GED diploma required. Associate degree preferred or completion of 30 semester hours of college coursework and/or one year of experience working with children in instructional situations required if no associate degree. Experience in using computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, Internet). Experience working or volunteering in a library environment preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of an Associate’s degree. CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills for customer service; effective communication; growth mindset for serving students; ability to be flexible and a team player; willingness to learn about current literature, library organization, and the library collection; ability to locate print or digital information; adaptability to new technologies; proficiency with computer applications and the ability to teach others; ability to operate and troubleshoot computers, printers, copiers, and audiovisual equipment; knowledge of or ability to quickly learn library media center procedures; ability to handle multiple tasks amid interruptions; familiarity with SSPGS core competencies. Job Details
Job Function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Primary and Secondary Education Organization: Highland View Elementary School Location: Silver Spring Schedule: Part-time Working Months: 10 Shift: Day Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (additional info): Possesses interpersonal and communication skills; growth mindset; able to learn current literature, library organization, and library collection; able to learn and use technology and library procedures. Job Posting: Sep 8, 2025, 8:49:10 PM Salary: The wage range for this position is between $22.68 and $31.83 per hour based on responsibilities.
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FY26: Media Assistant, Highland View ES, 5 Hours (M, W, TH, F)/10mon Responsibilities
Under general direction of the principal and in collaboration with the media specialist, supports and promotes the vision and mission of School Library Media Programs; helps create a welcoming environment in the media center for all students, staff and the school community. Works directly with students on a regular basis by aiding instruction pertaining to information literacy skills, research skills, accessing online services and/or access to library resources. Helps manage the school-wide library media catalog and performs daily routine operations of the media center. May give work direction to student aides and parent volunteers and assist in the orientation and training of new media assistants when applicable. Performs media center duties with technological aptitude, learns current technology independently, and communicates knowledge to students and staff. Learns media center procedures, remains detail-oriented, and assumes responsibility for routine media center operations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ability to lift and move books, audiovisual equipment, and other objects weighing 25-30 lbs; stooping, bending, standing for extended periods; occasional operation of keyboard devices for extended periods. Qualifications
Education, Training, And Experience: High School or GED diploma required. Associate degree preferred or completion of 30 semester hours of college coursework and/or one year of experience working with children in instructional situations required if no associate degree. Experience in using computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, Internet). Experience working or volunteering in a library environment preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of an Associate’s degree. CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills for customer service; effective communication; growth mindset for serving students; ability to be flexible and a team player; willingness to learn about current literature, library organization, and the library collection; ability to locate print or digital information; adaptability to new technologies; proficiency with computer applications and the ability to teach others; ability to operate and troubleshoot computers, printers, copiers, and audiovisual equipment; knowledge of or ability to quickly learn library media center procedures; ability to handle multiple tasks amid interruptions; familiarity with SSPGS core competencies. Job Details
Job Function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Primary and Secondary Education Organization: Highland View Elementary School Location: Silver Spring Schedule: Part-time Working Months: 10 Shift: Day Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (additional info): Possesses interpersonal and communication skills; growth mindset; able to learn current literature, library organization, and library collection; able to learn and use technology and library procedures. Job Posting: Sep 8, 2025, 8:49:10 PM Salary: The wage range for this position is between $22.68 and $31.83 per hour based on responsibilities.
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