Media Assistant -10 Month

Media Assistant -10 Month JobID: 3189 Position Type: Support StaffDate Posted: 9/3/2026Location: Palatine High SchoolDate Available: ASAP Closing Date: 09/11/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideDescription: 10-Month- Tier 2 Media Assistant IIIJob Summary:Direct students and staff to, and on the use of, appropriate library resourcesAssist with student supervision in the Library/Media CenterAssist with the preparation, managing of, and placing orders for the Library/Media Center budgetProcess interlibrary loan requests and coordinate collection of library materialsOversee the print and electronic periodical collection in terms of ordering, accession, problem resolution, prep and inventoryAssist with the operations of the circulation deskAssist in creating promotional and display materialsAssist in maintaining data on various Library/Media Center functionsAssist with the ordering, processing and shelving of new books and materials; repair books when damaged.Assist with inventories including; but not limited to, books, magazines, periodical collections and other materialsAssist other members of the Library/Media Center teamPerform other non-instructional duties in collaboration with the Librarian and Technology Department Chair.Qualifications:Good interpersonal relations, communication, and organizational skillsAn openness to learning a wide variety or online tools and resourcesKnowledge of word processing and spreadsheet softwareAbility to maintain accuracy in data entryKnowledge of library management system functionsTeamwork skills along with self-direction and leadership capabilitiesDemonstrate good judgment, trustworthiness, flexibility, self-motivation, confidentiality and the ability to multi-task effectively and efficiently.Working Conditions:Is under the supervision of the Technology Department Chair while working under the guidance of the LibrarianTerms of EmploymentSalary and benefits to be established by the agreement between the Board of Education and the United Support Staff Council.Application Procedure:Apply online https://adc.d211.org/jobsCandidates may contact: Kim Glaser, Associate Principal atkglaser@d211.orgSelection Procedure:Skills test may be administered.