What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Library Media Assistant - Crittenden Middle School position at Newport News Public Schools?
Job Summary:
Position is responsible for providing assistance to the Media Specialist.
Essential Duties:
1. Maintains electronic database in the library automation system.
2. Assists students and teachers in the use of the library materials, including technology.
3. Prepares displays, orders, reports, notices, letters, etc. as requested by School Library Media Specialist.
4. Receives periodicals and prepares them for circulation.
5. Cares for library materials; including managing book stock according to accepted library practice, shelving materials daily, repairing damaged materials, maintaining bar codes, etc.
6. Provides superior customer service to students, teachers, and families.
7. Provides clerical support in the main office during periods of high volume or as directed by building principal.
8. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Other Duties:
1. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Media specialist or other appropriate administrator.
2. Provides back-up clerical coverage in the main office as needed.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Completion of a standard high school course of study or any equivalent combination of experience and training including keyboarding and other business courses and computer usage. Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment. Knowledge of business English, spelling and math, telephone etiquette. Knowledge of library organization and/or previous experience in library work preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, administrators and volunteers.
In order to review the full posting, please review the following link: https://nnschools.org/hr/jobs/descriptions/Media_Asst_I.pdf
For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit this link: NNPS COMPENSATION.