Elementary Media Specialist (Ashville)

Elementary Media Specialist (Ashville) Ashville Elementary - Ashville, Ohio. Job listing available on Google Maps. Job Details Job ID: 5722905 Application Deadline: May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Yesterday Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026 Employment Status: Regular/Full-Time FLSA Status: Eligible for Overtime Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $21.06 Per Hour Job Description Title: Elementary Media Specialist Department: Support Staff Building/Facility: Individual Building (Ashville Elementary) Reports to: Principal Description: The Elementary Media Specialist maintains the media center for students and staff, providing students with skills necessary to access information in any media center. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, maintaining the media center collection, patron records, ordering materials, and managing the budget. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensure safety of students, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assist students and teachers in the proper selection and utilization of library materials. Assist students and teachers with computer and reference materials. Assist students in selecting and checking out books. Cancel outdated or damaged library material. Check and clean media center equipment. Compile teacher request for media center materials. Instruct students in the proper use of the media center. Maintain accurate records of all media center equipment, materials and supplies. Maintain a procedure for checkout, return, and reshelving of all library materials. Maintain media center records, e.g., overdue books, equipment records, and book circulation. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information. Perform daily operational duties of the library media center. Plan and present library learning activities for elementary students. Repair minor damage to media center materials. Requisition necessary library materials. Complete routine processing of books, magazines, and audio-visual materials. Enter all new materials into computer. Issue overdue notices to homerooms. Prepare and keep track of audiovisual equipment for teachers and classroom use. Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation. Reinforce positive attitudes and behaviors during library class. Demonstrate sound judgement and emotional stability. Demonstrate a positive attitude and work and communicate well with others. Knowledge Knowledge of children’s books, authors, and illustrators. Knowledge of audiovisual equipment used in an elementary school setting. Skills Skilled in organizing and problem-solving. Skilled in active listening by giving full attention, asking questions, and not interrupting inappropriately. Skilled in computer and technology services. Skilled in speaking with others to convey information efficiently. Abilities Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to generate correspondence independently. Ability to operate and utilize office equipment, including copy machine, computers, etc. Ability to maintain discipline in a classroom setting. Equipment Operated Binder Book carts Book taping system Calculator Camcorder Cassette recorders Computer Copy machine/duplicator Digital camera Dukane sound film strip projector Ellison machine Fax machine Laminator Laser disc player Opaque projector Overhead projector Slide projector Telephone Television, presenter television Typewriter VCR Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or general education degree (GED) One to two years related experience Appropriate certification/license from the Ohio Department of Education Must hold ESEA qualified endorsement Satisfactory completion of BCI and FBI background check Physical Demands Required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Regularly required to bend at the waist, kneel, crouch, reach, climb and stretch with hands and arms. Required to report to work on all scheduled workdays. Frequently required to push, pull, lift, or carry various supplies and materials up to a maximum of 25 pounds. Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., typing, computer work. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue. Occasional interaction among unruly children. Occasionally required to speak and hear. The physical demands described here are a representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Terms of Employment This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events. Equal Opportunity Employer The Teays Valley Local School District is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Contact Information Tracey McComb 385 Viking Way Ashville, Ohio 43103 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education