Teacher Assistant: Library Media (.20 FTE) - Pasadena Elementary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools-posted 7 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Annapolis, MD
Educational Services
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This position is for the 2025-2026 school year. The Teacher Assistant: Library Media works under the direction of the principal and media specialist. The role involves performing daily routine operations of the media center, including checking materials in and out, sending out overdue notices, shelving materials, preparation of instructional materials, monitoring student traffic, and checking student sign-in and passes. The assistant works directly with individual students or in small groups to reinforce skills initially introduced by the library media specialist and uses and troubleshoots technology and computerized information in various settings.

  • Ensures that the organizational system of the media center is maintained by correctly and independently returning materials to the correct location and in proper shelf order.
  • Assists teachers and students in researching, selecting, and locating appropriate print and non-print media for use in lessons and assignments.
  • Supports teachers and students in the proper use of online databases and other digital resources.
  • Promotes the proper operation, handling, and care of library media center equipment.
  • Assists in training and supervising student or parent volunteers in the daily operation of the library media center.
  • Works with small groups of students to discuss and/or reinforce instructional outcomes and library media skills.
  • Assists in maintaining and updating online bibliographic records.
  • Assists in conducting automated collection inventory and in generating related statistical reports.
  • Assists in preparation of forms, notices, letters and other correspondence.
  • Manages the circulation desk.
  • Runs and maintains statistical reports on usage.
  • Acts as a key team member in arranging and designing the library media center displays/learning centers.
  • Assists in facilitating reading incentive programs.
  • Works with the media specialist to maintain the physical appearance of the media center.
  • Runs, prepares and distributes overdue notices routinely and maintains related obligation lists/records.
  • Participates in workshops and in-service training when appropriate.
  • Performs circulation activities (receiving and processing new materials, check-in, check-out, and shelving materials).
  • Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
  • Previous training and/or experience in a library media center environment preferred.
  • Aptitude for reference work and ability to use core reference materials.
  • Basic understanding of the Dewey Decimal System.
  • Ability to assess needed tasks, take initiative to complete them, and work well independently.
  • Ability to exercise considerable patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment in dealing with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees, and the general public.
  • An interest in and an affinity for direct work with young people.
  • Ability to develop proficiency in the use of online library management systems.
  • Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in the education of students.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Love of literature and books.
  • Salary range as per Unit IV salary scale.
  • Participation in workshops and in-service training.
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