2026-2027 School Year: Library Technician/Building Support

Sylvania; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Public Schools seeks a Library Technician to manage daily library operations, schedule classes, organize materials, and assist students and staff with reading resources and technology.

The role emphasizes creating a welcoming, safe library environment, shelving, inventory, and book processing while supporting classroom activities and school programs.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 60+ credit hours from an accredited college/university.
• Ability to obtain substitute teacher permit from the Michigan Department of Education.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate library class and space schedules with teachers and classes.
• Assist students in finding reading materials and maintain an inviting library environment.
• Inventory, shelving, and shelf-reading of materials; process new books and supplies.
• Provide technology support to students and staff, including sign-in and device assistance.
• Supervise students before/after school as needed and assist with building routines.
• Support Renaissance Learning program administration as part of K-5 ELA curriculum.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Love of reading

Attendance

Welcoming environment

Adapt to tech

Education

Associates Degree

60+ college credits

Substitute permit eligible

Tools

Library catalog

MS Office

Computer basics

Job description

Marshall Public Schools serves over 2,500 PK-13 students across eight (8) school buildings throughout the Marshall and Albion communities. Our district is unique compared to other school systems because of our geographics footprint with the innovative, educational pathways for our students and families. Marshall Public Schools is dedicated to our mission, “To create ONE equitable, inclusive and innovative educational community.”

NATURE OF POSITION

The primary responsibility of the Library Technician manages the efficient operations of the school library. This includes the scheduling of classes and spaces, the usage of materials and the ordering of resources and supplies. The library technician cooperates in the provision of services to students and staff and assists with supervising students before, during or after school for bus transitions, hallways, lunchroom or playground, as needed.

WORK YEAR

190 Days; M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7.5 hr/day; 37.5 hr/wk)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education – One or more of the following:
• Associates Degree OR
• 60+ credit hours from a degree granting college/university; OR
• Ability to obtain substitute teacher permit from the Michigan Department of Education
• Strong interpersonal relation skills including the ability to work in a highly confidential manner
• Work positively and constructively with professional staff and interact positively with students, parents/guardians and the community
• Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written) and technology skills
• Willingness to learn about new technology and adapt to its use
• Basic familiarity of the Dewey Decimal System
• Knowledge of filing rules and alphabetization
• Knowledge and familiarity with office machines and computers
• Desire to share a love of books and reading
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to maintain a welcoming and safe environment for students

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties

• Collaborate with teachers and their classroom schedules to establish the library class/book selection schedule
• Maintain basic knowledge of children’s literature and age-appropriate reading materials
• Ability to make decisions within the framework of established policies and regulations
• Assist staff and students in finding appropriate reading materials
• Greet students and staff in a pleasant, welcoming manner and maintain a pleasant working relationship with all
• Prepare and distribute overdue notices to teachers, students, and contact parents/guardians as needed
• Shelve and organize materials and conduct shelf-reading
• Responsible for the general maintenance of library materials which includes cleaning and repair
• Research, organize, and place book and supply orders using purchase requisitions
• Maintain organization and flow of the circulation desk
• Research, select, order, inspect, process and catalog new books and materials/supplies
• Duplicate needed materials using technology within the District
• Offer library materials that support teaching staff, as requested
• Oversee and serve as building administrator of the Renaissance Learning programs as part of the K-5 ELA curriculum including adding/subtracting students and staff, helping teachers and guiding them when needed, printing reports when requested and bringing concerns to the Director of Curriculum & Instruction
• Serve as technology support to students including
• 1. Assist students with signing into a technology device including, but not limited to:
• Provide the student with their account username/email address
• Perform a reset of the account password, when necessary
• (Re)Activate the student account, when necessary
• 2. Assist students with Tier-one device inquiries including, but not limited to:
• Device is charging as expected
• Device powers on as expected
• Assist with connectivity to the wireless (may require plugging it into a cable), when necessary
• Assign a temporary/loaner device to the student while the MPS Technology Department works on the original device
• 3. Contact MPS Service Desk for assistance when unable to resolve the inquiry with aforementioned tasks
• Teach/instruct students and staff how to utilize the library catalog search functions and assist in the use of computers and other technology available in the library
• Perform and manage the annual inventory of materials and equipment
• Provide targeted math and/or reading intervention support to students individually or in small groups under the direction of the classroom teacher, interventionist or building administrator
• Maintain flexibility to shift between library, intervention and substitute duties based on daily building needs
• Assist with supervising students before, during or after school as assigned
• Serve as a backup to witness the dispensing of, and occasionally administer, medications in the school office as needed
• Serve to support main office during lunch periods, when neededDemonstrate an understanding of the district's mission, vision and strategic priorities and actively works to advance them through daily practice and professional conduct
• Contributes to the culture and climate of the district by modeling its core values, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment and serving as a committed representative of the district's identity and purpose in all interactions with students, families, staff and the broader community
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until Filled