Library Media Assistant Job at Hawthorn District 73 in Vernon Hills
Hawthorn District 73, Vernon Hills, IL, United States
Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
10/27/2025
Location:
Townline Elementary
Date Available:
11/10/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
JOB OVERVIEW:
To partner with the Library Media Specialist in the administration of the library media center program, and to assist in the organization, utilization, and maintenance of library media resources.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for book check-in and checkout
Responsible for the check-in of student devices for repair, as well as checkout of loaner student devices
Assist with basic technology troubleshooting for students
Assist with logistics related to book fair events, physical presence in the library, pull teacher requests
Creating and assembling displays
Assists in the maintenance of library materials, equipment, and facilities for effective and efficient utilization and circulation
Assists in cultivating an atmosphere that invites students to visit the Library Media Center for classroom and personal reading, communicating, and learning
Supervision of students during visits in the library
Receives and processes new books by typing and affixing appropriate categorical code
Assists in shelving new books, types, and files catalog cards, assists students with reference assignments
Sorts and places returned library materials to appropriate shelves
Assists students in locating books, typing book orders, preparing inventory and circulation reports
Inspects returned books for damage and repairs books as necessary
Assists in the direction of student library helpers in work routines
Assists in the check-in/check-out of foundational resource inventory
Follows and implements measures to make the library a supportive element of the instructional program
Other duties as assigned
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma
Experience working in a school environment preferred
Strong background in computer and information technology
60 College Credit Hours with paraprofessional license
Experience with school libraries/technology
Ability to speak a second language is preferred
EVALUATION:
As per the current collective bargaining agreement
Employment Terms/Hours: 7
hours/day; five days per week
Salary:
As per current support staff contract
Benefits:
ESP Benefits Summary
Application Procedure:
Apply online.
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
10/27/2025
Location:
Townline Elementary
Date Available:
11/10/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
JOB OVERVIEW:
To partner with the Library Media Specialist in the administration of the library media center program, and to assist in the organization, utilization, and maintenance of library media resources.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for book check-in and checkout
Responsible for the check-in of student devices for repair, as well as checkout of loaner student devices
Assist with basic technology troubleshooting for students
Assist with logistics related to book fair events, physical presence in the library, pull teacher requests
Creating and assembling displays
Assists in the maintenance of library materials, equipment, and facilities for effective and efficient utilization and circulation
Assists in cultivating an atmosphere that invites students to visit the Library Media Center for classroom and personal reading, communicating, and learning
Supervision of students during visits in the library
Receives and processes new books by typing and affixing appropriate categorical code
Assists in shelving new books, types, and files catalog cards, assists students with reference assignments
Sorts and places returned library materials to appropriate shelves
Assists students in locating books, typing book orders, preparing inventory and circulation reports
Inspects returned books for damage and repairs books as necessary
Assists in the direction of student library helpers in work routines
Assists in the check-in/check-out of foundational resource inventory
Follows and implements measures to make the library a supportive element of the instructional program
Other duties as assigned
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma
Experience working in a school environment preferred
Strong background in computer and information technology
60 College Credit Hours with paraprofessional license
Experience with school libraries/technology
Ability to speak a second language is preferred
EVALUATION:
As per the current collective bargaining agreement
Employment Terms/Hours: 7
hours/day; five days per week
Salary:
As per current support staff contract
Benefits:
ESP Benefits Summary
Application Procedure:
Apply online.