Position Type:
Non-Certified Student Support Personnel/Media Support
Date Posted:
8/19/2026
Location:
Five Hawks Elementary
Date Available:
08/31/2026
Closing Date:
08/26/2026
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal or designee
START DATE: August 31, 2026
HOURS/DAY: 7.5 hours/day, 4 days/week
RATE OF PAY: $21.05/hour - $24.35/hour, Category C (2025-26 rate)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that stands out among school districts:
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Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind.
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Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.
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Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan
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An Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members
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Optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account
To learn more about our benefits and eligibility, visit our webpage for new employees.
Terms of employment per the Minnesota School Employees Association Non-Certified Student Support Personnel (MSEA) collective bargaining agreement.
SUMMARY:
To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning media environment by supporting student and staff reading and research needs, managing circulation operations, maintaining library resources, and ensuring a positive, orderly media center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Manage the circulation desk and process the circulation of library resources.
Assist with circulation, shelving, and maintaining the correct arrangements and general appearance of books and materials.
Inventory, process, and shelf new library materials.
Send overdue notices and assist with regular inventory processes.
Assist with the supervision of students in the media center to maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful environment.
Assist library users, including students, faculty, and administration, with their reading and information needs.
Collaborate with teaching and literacy staff to ensure the media center serves as an effective resource.
Assist with maintaining up-to-date library procedures.
Present as a professional and supportive member of the school community.
Promote positive interactions, teamwork, and respectful communication with students, staff, and administrators.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED.
Previous experience working in a library, media center, or educational setting preferred.
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Required Knowledge:
Effective online search techniques and utilization of online digital tools.
Basic understanding of library organization, classification, and circulation procedures.
District policies and procedures, including confidentiality requirements regarding students.
Required Skills:
Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to adopt, use, and train in new technologies and evolving library trends.
Ability to interact positively with students and staff and work effectively as part of a flexible team.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility and stamina to work in an indoor media center environment; ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and move for extended periods; strength to lift, carry, push, and pull book carts and library materials weighing up to 2030 pounds; visual acuity to read titles, labels, and monitor student activity; hearing and speech capabilities to interact effectively with students and staff; and mental alertness to manage schedules, organize resources, and maintain a structured learning environment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily indoors within a school library/media center space.
