Library Assistant

Sylvania; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Sylvania Library is hiring a library assistant to support the secondary librarian and help students and staff use library resources. The role involves 7.5-hour workdays on a 10-month year with a starting hourly rate in Grade 6. The ESSA unit governs employment terms and benefits are provided.

Qualified candidates must meet one of three education/assessment paths and have basic computer skills, typing, and experience working with students in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one of three qualifications: HS diploma + ParaProfessional Assessment or pass within 4 months; or an associate degree or higher; or 2 years of higher education (48 credits)

Responsibilities

• Supports the secondary librarian in maintaining the library and assisting students and staff in using library resources.

Skills

Typing speed

Computers & software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + ParaProfessional Assessment

Associate degree or higher

Two years of higher education (48 credits)

Tools

Library catalog systems

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Job Summary

The library assistant supports the secondary librarianin maintaining the library and assisting students and staff in the effective use of library resources.

Job Information

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 6: $20.77 - $23.21 DOE
Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement
Work Hours: 7.5 hours per day
Work Year: 10 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Must meet at least one of the following three qualifications:
   1. A high school diploma, or equivalent, and have completed the ParaProfessional Assessment, or have the ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment within four (4) months of hire; or
   2. An associate's degree or higher; or
   3. Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent
2. Typing skills required with a minimum of 35 words per minute.
3. Must have knowledge and experience working with computers, computer software including word processing, spreadsheetsand databases, and familiarity with library catalog and classification systems.
4. Must demonstrate successful experience working with secondary students, coping with continual interruptions, and shifting job priorities.

Benefits

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)