• Job Description

  Req#: 5290953

  Job Title: Library Media Facilitator

  Reports to: Principal

  Dept./School: Matthey Middle School

  Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt

  Pay Grade: CT4 / 187 Days

  Date Revised: 07/17/2025

  Primary Purpose:

  Manage the school library/media center. Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. Serve as materials expert, and facilitator to ensure that library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the school.

  Qualifications:

  Education/Certification:

  Associates degree in Multi Media Technology, Communication or Education related area preferred

  Special Knowledge/Skills:

  Knowledge of library science

  Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

  Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

  Experience:

  Two years’ experience in library/media center or

  Two years’ experience as classroom teacher assistant/aide in a public school setting preferred

  Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  General

  1. Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
  2. Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
  3. Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision-making.
  4. Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
  5. Uses time productively on the job.
  6. Follows district policies, rules and regulations.
  7. Accepts supervisory direction.
  8. Strives to improve job skills.
  9. Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.

  Instruction

  1. Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.
  2. Assist teacher in use of technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
  3. Assist teachers with finding appropriate materials available in library for classroom instruction.
  4. Serve as information resource for users of library/media center materials.

  Library Programs

  1. Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs.
  2. Plan an organize book fair as directed by campus administration.
  3. Assist in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.
  4. Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
  5. Coordinate development and maintenance of community resource file.
  6. Maintain schedules for instructional television programs and encourage use of video programs for educational purposes.
  7. Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
  8. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

  Student Management

  1. Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.

  Administration

  1. Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
  2. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
  3. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area
  4. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.
  5. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

  Communication

  1. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
  2. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
  3. Communicate regularly with principal and district-wide library coordinator regarding library services issues.

  Supervisory Responsibilities:

  Supervise student aides and volunteers.

  Working Conditions:

  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

  Maintain emotional control under stress. Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes.

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  The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

• About the company

  Southside High School is a 5A public high school in the Southside Independent School District of San Antonio, Texas.

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