Media Center Assistant - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Media Center Assistant

Job Title:Media Center AssistantReports To:Building PrincipalClassification:Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant)Wage/Hour Status:Non-exemptDays:188Salary:See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 205Contract:NoneDate Revised: 04/22/2025Primary Purpose:Maintain inventory of digital and print resources. Perform routine clerical duties and assistance to teachers, students, principals, and district Media Specialist(s). Serve as the daily facilitator of all aspects of the campus media center.Qualifications/Skills:

Education/Certification

• Minimum of 48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent plus pass a District Assessment
• Educational Aide Certification
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work with children
• Ability to work and communicate with children and adults effectively
• Computer literate
• Ability to operate various office equipment (copier/fax machine)
  
  

Major Duties and

Responsibilities

Clerical Support:

• Ensure the media center is a welcoming and inviting space for students, teachers, and staff
• Facilitate the daily operations of the campus media center including but not limited to: material circulation, book displays, bulletin boards, and general media center maintenance
• Ensure the media center is organized and orderly for optimal use
• Prepare and maintain records including but not limited to print and digital resources
• Assist students with book selections in alignment with district policy, age appropriateness, and individual interests
• Repair media center materials as needed
• Maintain accurate records of payment for lost and/or damaged media center materials
• Implement monthly media center programming and activities with fidelity
• Promote and facilitate district-wide special events (reading challenges, STEM days, etc.) on campus
• Assist the media specialist with district-wide special events
  
  

Communication/Reception And Phones

• Collaborate with campus leadership to coordinate parent volunteers for the campus media center
  
  

Other

• Attend all required professional learning opportunities provided by the Digital Resources and Media Center Support department.
• Develop and maintain proficiency in the use of the district library management system.
• Participate in cross-training as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Supervisory

Responsibilities:NoneEquipment Used:Computer and various office equipment.Working Conditions:

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Repetitive hand motions.
• Prolonged use of the computer.
• Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Lifting and moving books, media equipment, tables, chairs, other furniture and/or equipment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Application Procedure:Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.