Library Assistant

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Douglas County School District is seeking a Library Assistant to support the Library Media Center at Douglas County High School. You will organize materials, manage interlibrary loans, and assist students and staff with print and digital resources.

Responsibilities include cataloging, routine tasks, and helping plan literacy events district-wide and at the school level. Training on Destiny and policy adherence is required.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with library software and resource management is preferred.
• Ability to use Google Suite and MS Office; strong reading aloud skills.

Responsabilidades

• Organize and reshelve returned items.
• Manage loans between DCSD school libraries (ILL loans).
• Maintain and repair library materials.
• Manage and catalog materials using Destiny.
• Follow DCSD media policy and board policies.
• Assist students and staff with print and digital resources.
• Perform routine tasks and keep library clean and organized.
• Plan and participate in literacy events district-wide and school events.
• Assist in training and supervising student aides and volunteers.
• Attend District trainings on Destiny and digital resources.
• Loan and process library materials to patrons.

Conocimientos

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Reading aloud to students

Effective communication

Customer service

Collaboration

Educación

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Herramientas

Destiny

Dewey Decimal System

Descripción del empleo

Library Assistant

Job Description

Responsible for providing assistance in the overall management of the Library Media Center (LMC), including but not limited to: promotion of literacy, supervision and instruction; oversight of the library collection, equipment, and library management system; providing assistance to students and staff using and working in the LMC; and developing and promoting community relations. Must complete DCSD required training for new library staff.

Essential Environmental Demands

• Mostly clean and comfortable; some noise

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend and lift up to 40 lbs
• Frequent sitting & standing

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

• Organize and reshelve returned items
• Manage loans between DCSD school libraries (ILL loans)
• Maintain and repair library materials
• Manage and catalog materials using resource management software (Destiny)
• Follow the DCSD media policy and board policies pertaining to the library
• Assist students and staff when using print and/or DCSD digital resources
• Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls, maintain a clean and organized library environment, and other necessary tasks
• Help plan and participate in special library/literacy events (district-wide events and school specific events)
• Assist and perform necessary record-keeping for all library resources, including a full inventory of all resources no less than every two years
• Assist in the training, scheduling, and management of student assistants/aides and community volunteers in the library
• Perform other library related duties as assigned or requested
• Assist with the supervision, management, instruction, and activities in the Library Media Center
• Attend District trainings pertaining to the library: Destiny, databases and digital resources, collection development, weeding, purchasing, etc.
• Loan library materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources to students, staff, and other DCSD school patrons
• Process returned materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources

Certifications

Education: High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs, Attention to detail, Basic library management knowledge preferred (Destiny and Dewey Decimal System), Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective oral and written communication skills, Enjoys reading and willing to read, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Must feel comfortable reading aloud to students, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong customer service skills, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location

Douglas County High School

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

20

Fte

0.50

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

176 Work Days

(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$17.30 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$21.97 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$17.30 USD - $26.64 USD Hourly

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: January 30, 2027