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POSITION 27S37 TITLE: Library/Media Center Aide
LOCATIONS: Hilltop Elementary
The Aide employed for the purpose of working in the Library/Media Center may be required to ride the bus conveying such youngsters and to assist with their needs in boarding and disembarking from the bus as well as assisting the teacher with classroom instruction, possibly assisting children with toileting needs, and lifting physically handicapped children as needed. Various duties as assigned by the principal.
The library/media center aide will be required to catalogue and shelve new and returned books, type cards for catalogue and books, file, charge books in or out, keep appropriate records, reproduce materials, dispense, operate, and service audio visual machines, develop learning centers, assist pupils in locating information, research and provide resource materials for staff members, teach media and Internet, and work with instructional technology throughout the school. Provide small group instruction based on the science of reading. Other duties are to be assigned by the principals as deemed necessary.
The applicant must be able to independently lift and toilet children 50 – 150 pounds and over.
The applicant will also demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The library/media center aide must provide demonstrable competencies in reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics. He/She will demonstrate verbal and written expression as well as the ability to appropriately manage young children through the use of certain behavioral management techniques. The aide will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of first aid. The aide must be physically capable of lifting physically handicapped children in need of assistance.
Additional qualifications to be met by an aide employed to work in the library/media center will include a knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system and card catalogue, knowledge of an operational proficiency in working with office and audio-visual machines and other instructional technology, proficiency in typing/word processing, and the ability and temperament to work closely and effectively with children and staff members.
Initial/annual special needs bus training must be passed and renewed as a condition of employment.
EMPLOYMENT TERM: Anticipated start date of January 4, 2027. (Normal contract: 200 days, eight hours per day.)
SALARY: Salary based on experience and education level per MCS BOE salary schedule located at https://boe.mars.k12.wv.us/o/mcs/page/salary-schedules plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Pay grade C.
For more information, contact the principals of the schools.
TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE: Principal
BID PERIOD: October 29 – November 5, 2026, 4 pm.
ALL POSTINGS WILL NOW BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE PROGRAM CALLED APPLITRACK. YOU MUST VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE http://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp AND COMPLETE THE PROCESS THERE. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, CALL THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AT 304-843-4400, EXT. 310.
As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.
Inquiries may be referred to: David Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578 , Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to Sheila Blackmore, Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 304-558-7864, to the State Section 504 Coordinator, 304-558-2696, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481.
Marshall County Schools provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the functions of the job, consistent with applicable law. Applicants or employees who believe they need an accommodation should contact their supervisor or the Personnel Department, or the Section 504 Coordinator, to initiate the interactive process.
I received a copy of this job description and had the opportunity to discuss it with my immediate supervisor. I understand it is my responsibility to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities described above.
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The West Virginia Department of Education is a government agency that oversees the public school system in West Virginia. We are responsible for implementing policies, distributing funds, administering statewide assessments, licensing educators and providing accountability data. Our goal is to provide a statewide system of education that ensures all students graduate from high school prepared for success in college and/or the career field.
