Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
6/5/2026
Location:
Park View School
Date Available:
08/20/2026
Closing Date:
07/03/2026
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
FTE: 1.0
Primary Function:
The role of the Media Center Teaching Assistant is to maintain the library collection; identify age appropriate resources for students and teachers; perform clerical functions related to process, circulation, maintenance and inventory of library materials; instruct students on the proper use of library resources; and assist in providing literary resources to students and staff; and with the direction of the Media Center teacher support instruction related to the library.
General Responsibilities:
The criteria indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar.
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With the direction of the Media Center Teacher, work with students and/or activities that support instruction in the Library
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Evaluates books and/or periodicals with guidance of the Library Media Specialist
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Participates in maintenance of materials inventory (i.e. library books, related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required
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Assists in processing of library books, periodicals, and related media materials for the purpose of providing students and staff with materials
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Repairs books and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials
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Responds to inquiries of students and staff (i.e. availability of books. Finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue books, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required
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Assists in the training for staff, students, and volunteers on the location and access of library
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resources (i.e. location of books, periodicals, etc.) for the purpose of promoting independent use of the library
Qualifications:
Salary: Please refer to the Park View Council of Teachers Contract for the salary schedule.
Benefits:
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Medical insurance (PPO w/HRA & HMO options)
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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Life insurance
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14 Sick days
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4 Personal days
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5 Bereavement days
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Flexible spending
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403(b) / 457(b) options
Morton Grove School District 70 is an equal opportunity employer