Media Assistant

Buchanan Community Schools is welcoming applicants for a part-time Media Assistant at Moccasin Elementary School, grades 2-4. The district seeks qualified applicants to operate in Media/Library efficiencies. This position helps to plan and establish media program, goals, and objectives in accordance with building curriculum, district and state guidelines with media specialist teacher and classroom teachers.

General Duties and Responsibilities :

Works directly with the Media Specialist Teacher in the implementation of a Media Usage program to coordinate activities to ensure smooth operation of the library

Organizes, updates and maintains the master card catalog file for books, AV equipment and other library records as required either by hand or computer database/Bibliofile if available

Helps develop and supervise interest centers

Assists Media Specialist Teacher in various responsibilities associated with IMC, i.e. cataloging, laminating, etc.

Assists students and teachers in locating books and materials

Maintains electronic/AV equipment and schedules building use of this equipment

Takes annual inventory

Assists with recess and other student supervisions

Answers routine phone inquiries, takes messages, and routes calls

Checks REMC materials in and out, distributes to faculty and staff

Posts and maintains Moccasin Elementary's website

Creates student name tags and identification badges

Takes inservice training as stipulated by contract

Assists administrative assistants and completes other duties as assigned

Administers medication according to policy and regulations

Operates standard office equipment. (Fax, email, modems, computers, district adopted office software, copy machines.)

Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the District

Supervisory Responsibilities : students

Qualification Requirements: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent; two years previous office experience preferred

Language Skills: read and interpret documents such as policies, regulations, and articles; write reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of parents, students, staff and stakeholders; ability to work with At-Risk students; and listen and respond to inquiries

Mathematical Skills: calculate figures and amounts; and apply math concepts to practical situations

Reasoning Skills: solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables; use logic and reasoning to interpret instructions whether written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Other Skills: speed typing, technologically literate using Chromebook computers and Google applications; able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, able to effectively take direction, as well as, work independently and as a member of a team; ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor; punctual and rarely absent work habits; ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies, experience working with young children, especially those with special needs/behavioral issues, patience, a nurturing demeanor, and enjoys working with children

Physical Demands: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear; required to bend at the neck more than the average person; must have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push up to 90 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or the work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment: the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

The noise level in the work environment is typically minimal but can be moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. The employee is required to meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interact with stakeholders, and work regular hours.

Position Details :

Title: Media Assistant, part-time

Reports to: Mike Babcock, Moccasin Elementary Principal

Calendar: 2026-27 School Year

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: According to union contract (compensation beginning at $15.36), no single benefit package offered

Hours: 8:00 am-11:45 am

Internal Posting Date: None, ok to post externally per Union President October 23, 2026

External Posting Date: October 26, 2026 or sooner per Union President

Application deadline: until filled

Application and supporting materials should be submitted using
Buchanan Community Schools’ online employment link:
http://www.buchananschools.com/employment/

Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Mr. Mike Babcock at:
[email protected]

BUCHANAN BOARD OF EDUCATION
STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW

Buchanan Community Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender/sex, height, weight, marital status, or disability shall be subjected to discrimination in any program, service, or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. Compliance Officers for Affirmative Action and review of Federal requirements are as follows: Section 504 and ADA; Callie Campbell (Director of Special Education, 695-8442), Title IX and Title VI; Brian Pruett (Buchanan High School Principal, 695-8404) and Shelby Beasley (Buchanan Middle School Principal, 695-8406).
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