Substitute Library/Media Specialist

Library/Media Specialist

An ESS library aide plays an integral role in assisting in maintaining an organized, attractive, functional library media center conducive to an integrated instructional program.

Responsibilities

• Process new materials/magazines, enter data into computer, and prepare books and videos for circulation and/or shelving; prepare a list of new materials and assist in maintaining an inventory.
• Oversee the circulation desk in the absence of the Librarian, which includes checking materials in/out, collecting fines, reserving materials and printing reserve notices, looking up titles, printing overdue fines/notices, creating library cards, signing passes, collecting passes, adding new students to system, deleting discarded materials, etc.
• Distribute overdue fines/notices throughout the building to appropriate students.
• Ensure returned materials are placed in proper order on shelves and maintained in an orderly fashion.
• Assist students and staff with locating materials for use and maintaining a neat, clean environment.
• Responsible for collecting and distributing materials to staff for classroom use.
• Oversee incoming communications such as phone calls, e-mail, and U.S. mail.
• Utilize office equipment such as fax machine, laminator, computer hardware, copier, binder, and audiovisual equipment; ensure ample supply of paper is available for use.
• Oversee questions/problems regarding video system.
• Prepare bulletin board, which includes clipping newspaper articles and posting on board.
• Organize graded student work.
• Maintain publisher's catalog file.
• Prepare requisitions, memos, letters, and bibliographies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Librarian.

Qualifications

• 36 College Credits or the optional 20+ hour online training
• Substitute Teacher Certification
• Expanded Criminal History Check with Child Maltreatment
• MACHS background/fingerprint check

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. INDMW