Media Technician - Oxbow Elementary

Openings as of 4/29/2026 force display?True Openings as of 4/29/2026 Media Technician - Oxbow Elementary JobID: 16117 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Technology and Media Date Posted: 4/29/2026 Location: Oxbow Elementary District: Huron Valley Schools POSITION DESCRIPTION The Media Tech is responsible for the effective operation of the library/media center under the direction of the building principal. They supervise students, recruit student helpers and parent volunteers. The Media Tech provides an effective operation and maintenance of the circulation desk. They maintain and distribute an up to date list of overdue materials and retrieve such material from the patrons. The Media Tech organizes building book fairs that support the library media center. They coordinate library skills instruction with the curriculum. Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Elementary Media Tech Class IIB Lane 2A Location: Oxbow Elementary Salary: HVESP Contract $18.09 - $21.95 Reports To: Principal School Year: 2026-2027; 27 hrs/week Start Date: Last week of August 2026; exact date TBD Work Year: School Year Plus 1 Week Date Posted: 4/29/2026 Closing Date: 5/5/2026 External Date: until filled MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS An Associate Degree in Library Science or Library Technical Assistance or equivalent course work Knowledge of elementary school student's literature Knowledge of electronic catalog/circulation systems Knowledge of educational technology equipment as well as operation and maintenance of all audio-visual equipment Must be able to type accurately, file materials and have a competent use of the English language Must have knowledge of Dewey Decimal System and experience monitoring a large media collection Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with principals, supervisors, teachers, students, parents, and responsible school and civic officials Must have the ability to assist in training and supervision of library/media aides, students and parents Must have evidence of continuing professional development and remain current with best practices Must have knowledge of and ability to foster a 21st century learning environment conducive to student collaboration Demonstrated ability to interact positively with elementary/secondary students Knowledge to support technology equipment in all facets of school operation Demonstrated knowledge regarding information literacy, navigating the internet and other non-print media sources Must have ability to assist in professional development with all staff ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assume responsibility for the effective operation of the library/media center under the direction of the building principal. This would include day-to-day operation, coordination of classroom schedules and maintaining a neat and orderly center Supervise students, library/media aides, student helpers, and parent volunteers Provide for an effective operation and maintenance of all aspects of the circulation desk such as incoming and outgoing books, magazines, audio-visual equipment and materials, as well as the computer catalog/circulation system Maintain and distribute an up-to-date list of overdue materials and retrieve such material from the patrons Shelve books and audio-visual materials in proper order, and maintain a neat and well-organized library/media center Maintain an online catalog by importing new acquisitions and deleting Model the value of reading through book talks, reading contest, and assist staff and students with the selection of appropriate reading material Prepare in conjunction with the principal, staff and student's suggestions for books, magazines and audio-visual materials to be ordered by the library media specialist Organize building book fairs that support the library media center Coordinate library skills instruction with the curriculum EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associates Degree or higher preferred LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 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, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus. 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 functions. METHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply on-line at hvs.org A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position. Inquiries should be addressed to: Jeanna Klebba Administrative Assistant to Human Resources 2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 4835... (TELEPHONE) ... (FAX) E-MAIL: ... Jeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and TitleVI Officer In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 4/29/2026 11:21:47 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. 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