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47.LIBRARY MEDIA ASST (187) (Dorothy Hamm MS)
full-time•Arlington
About this role
This position is a 1.0 FTE, working 187 days located at Dorothy Hamm Middle School.
All Teachers/Instructional Staff hired after January 15th are considered term employees. This position is a term position that is effective for FY26 through June 18, 2026 only. You would need to re-apply for a position for FY27.
Qualifications:
- Assistants must meet the requirements of the NCLB and Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) at the time of hire.
- A high school diploma, and An Associate Degree or two years of college study.
- At least 60 semester hours, 12 which must be in English or mathematics, depending on job responsibilities, or
- A score of at least 455 on the Parapro Test.
Experience:
- Experience working with a Library Media Specialist.
- Experience working in an elementary school setting.
Responsibilities:
- Familiarity with library procedures and children’s literature.
- Ability to work and to interact in a positive and courteous manner with all students, staff and parents.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Patient, flexible, and dependable.
- Performs clerical and instructional support work in the library/media center.
Salary:
Salary will be based on the FY2025-26 salary schedule.
Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in the School Board Policy 35-4.4, that employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.
What you'll do
- The Library Media Assistant performs clerical and instructional support work in the library/media center. They are expected to interact positively with students, staff, and parents while following written and oral instructions.
About Arlington Public Schools
Arlington Public Schools instills a love of learning in its students and prepares them to be responsible and productive global citizens. APS is a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to academic excellence and integrity. We provide instruction in a caring, safe and healthy learning environment, responsive to each student, in collaboration with families and the community.
Arlington Public Schools serves the citizens of Arlington, Virginia’s geographically smallest county, located across the Potomac River from the District of Columbia. APS educates one of the nation’s most diverse and sophisticated student populations – our more than 28,000 students come from around the world and speak more than 90 different languages. We operate more than 40 schools and programs. We serve our students with a range of programs designed to meet individual student needs.
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