26-27 SY Library Media Technician

BEGINNING DATE: 26-27 SY 

SALARY: Grade 18e  Step 1

APPLICATION:  

IN-DISTRICT: Letter of interest through School Spring - Applicant Tracking. 

OUT-OF-DISTRICT: Complete application through the School Spring - Applicant Tracking 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicant must be highly qualified which requires one of the following and a complete application on file to be eligible for the position: 

• Associate’s Degree or 

• 48 specific college credit hours as listed by NM State Statute or 

• Passing of the Paraprofessional Test (which will be scheduled after a person is offered the position) 

Job summary: 

Under general direction, providing progressive opportunities for the use of library materials/services and motivates students’ interests by providing a supportive library environment.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Checks library materials out and in, including books, audio and visual materials and computer software. 

• Shelves returned materials 

• Assists students in locating materials of interest to thema dn provides research materials 

• Assists students in finding materials for the Accelerated Reader Program 

• Assists teacher in identifying and locating materials 

• Repairs damaged books.  

• Sends out past due notices 

• Conducts audiovisual storytelling sessions for students 

• Records new books in the library database; maintains database and card filling system. 

• Places barcodes and cards in books for circulation 

• Maintains the library in an orderly manner 

• Monitors students behavior in the library 

• Inventories library materials 

• Performs data entry regarding students and staff into the library database 

• May perform minor maintenance and repair of audio/visual equipment  

• Order books and other materials 

• May assist teachers in the classroom 

• Prepares reports on library activity 

• Removes old materials from circulation 

• Computer knowledge: Microsoft word and PowerPoint 

• Internet knowledge 

• Tutor students as assigned 

• May supervise students at lunch recess 

• Conduct audiovisual storytelling sessions for students when teachers ask. 

• Monitors various accounts of funds for library materials 

• Performs related duties as assigned. 

Language Skills 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

• Ability to write reports and correspondence 

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of costumers or employees of an organization 

Mathematical Skills 

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. 

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

Reasoning Ability 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form 

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations 

Educational Assistant PreK-12 Level 3 License-required 

Physical Demands 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.  
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Work Environment 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in inside environmental conditions.  
• The employee frequently works with a video display terminal for prolonged periods. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

THE DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, OR HANDICAP IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS 

Updated May 2026