Library Aide - 26-27

Poughkeepsie City School District; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Poughkeepsie City School District invites applications for the position of Part Time Library Aide. The role supports classroom and library activities, helps students with reading and computer usage, and assists in maintaining library materials and displays.

Under supervision of the Librarian, the Library Aide performs non-professional tasks, interacts with patrons, and supports daily library operations. The district emphasizes service to students and a safe, welcoming library environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• No specific software tools required beyond general library basics.
• Strong ability to work with patrons and assist with computers.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in using library resources and computers.
• Read to children and help with reading activities.
• Shelve books, maintain library displays, and assist with inventory.
• Supervise and train student aides as needed.
• Monitor Chromebooks distribution and usage for students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Librarian.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Civil Service/ Library Aide
• Date Posted: 11/3/2026
• Location: Poughkeepsie City School District
• Date Available: As soon as practicable

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

18 SOUTH PERRY STREET

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 26-27-64 LIBRARY AIDE

NOVEMBER 2026 DISTRICTWIDE

NOTICE OF POSITION

The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Da'Ron Wilson, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

PART TIME LIBRARY AIDE

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

DUTIES:

TThe Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD. This position involves responsibility for performing a variety of non-professional tasks in a library such as reading to children, aiding patrons in the use of library equipment and facilities, and providing instruction on the use of computers and the internet. The duties of this class differ from clerical positions due to the primary emphasis on dealing directly with patrons either individually or in small groups with only a limited amount of clerical work performed. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Librarian.

• Aids in yearly orientation of library use;
• Assists patrons in use of library resources such as card catalog, reference materials, pamphlet files and magazines;
• Assists in preparing and setting up library displays and bulletin boards;
• Provides training to patrons on common software and internet services;
• May issue and collect audio-visual equipment and reading materials and instructs students in their use;
• Shelves returned books, records, magazines and other reference materials;
• May keep daily records of circulation of library material;
• Makes minor repairs to library materials and equipment;
• Assists in annual inventory and reads shelves;
• May supervise and train student aides;
• May be responsible for supervision of library in absence of Librarian;
• May type and file catalog cards, correspondence, other reports and orders not requiring the services of a skilled typist;
• May be required to keep records on activities;
• Monitor and track the distribution and collection of Chromebooks for students;
• Does related work as required.

Good general intelligence; ability to learn common technology associated with modern libraries, including computer and the internet; ability to establish good relationships with patrons and others; good clerical aptitude; interest in knowledge of library rules and procedures; ability to maintain discipline; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

As soon as practicable after an offer of appointment

SALARY:

$22.00 per hour / not to exceed 20 hours per week

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.