Montgomery County Public Schools is hiring: FY26: Media Assistant, Seneca Valley

Overview

FY26: Media Assistant, Seneca Valley HS, 8 hrs/10 mos, Ad Closes 10/28/25 — Montgomery County Public Schools

Summary Description

Under general direction of the principal and in collaboration with the media specialist, the media assistant supports and promotes the vision and mission of School Library Media Programs. The media assistant is a key member of the media center team, creating a warm and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and the school community. The media assistant works directly with students on information literacy, research skills, accessing online services, and library resources. They help manage the school-wide library media catalog and perform daily media center operations. The media assistant may provide work direction to student aides and parent volunteers and assist in the orientation and training of new media assistants when applicable. The role requires the ability to learn current technology independently and to communicate this knowledge to students and staff. Employees are expected to learn media center procedures, be detail-oriented, and assume responsibility for routine operations of the media center.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift and move books, audiovisual equipment, and other objects weighing 25–30 lbs. Physical demands include stooping, bending, and standing for extended periods. Position may require extended keyboard use.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

Job Specific Information

The wage range for this position is between $22.68 and $31.83 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below:

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Job Details

Job Multimedia

Job Grade 12

Organization Seneca Valley High School

Primary Location Germantown

Schedule Full-time

Working Months 10

Shift Day Job

Job Posting Oct 17, 2025, 11:01:50 AM

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Possesses strong interpersonal skills suited for customer service, demonstrates effective communication abilities, and embraces a growth mindset when serving students. Demonstrates flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to meet the needs of students and the school community. Demonstrates willingness to learn about current literature, library organization, and the library collection. Demonstrates ability to locate print or digital information as needed. Ability to adapt to new technologies and to become proficient with computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphic presentation programs, e-mail, online ordering) and to impart this knowledge to students and staff. Ability to operate and troubleshoot computers, printers, copiers, and audiovisual equipment or acquire such skills. Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn library media center procedures and techniques. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions. Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn and meet the SSPGS core competencies.

Education, Training, And Experience

High School or GED required. An Associate’s degree is preferred, or completion of 30 semester hours of college coursework and/or one year of experience working with children in instructional settings if no associates degree. Experience using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and Internet. Experience working or volunteering in a library environment preferred. Other combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered as equivalent to an Associate’s degree.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

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