Library Instructional Assistant

Sioux City Community School District

Sioux City (IA)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 30,000

Part time

19 hours ago

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Job summary

Sioux City Community School District Sunnyside Elementary School seeks a part-time Library Instructional Assistant to support daily library operations and student learning. You will assist the library teacher, guide activities, and promote reading during dedicated library times.

The role requires experience with library tasks and basic tech skills, with a focus on helping staff and students access resources and literacy materials in a quiet, organized environment.

Qualifications

Minimum education includes a high school graduate and previous experience working with children.
One of: two years of higher education, an associate degree or higher, paraeducator certification, or ACT WorkKeys.
Ability to work with students and staff in a library setting.

Responsibilities

Guides the day-to-day student activity and operation of the library.
Provides informal instruction of library skills to students and staff.
Prepares and maintains print and non-print materials for circulation.
Promotes reading with students through storytelling and read-aloud activities.
Discharges duties pertaining to the library automation system and shelving.

Skills

Library skills

Instructional support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Two years of higher education

Associate degree or higher

Paraeducator Certification

ACT WorkKeys (NCRC)

Tools

Library automation system

Computers

Job description

Sioux City Community School District Sunnyside Elementary School - Sioux City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5901666

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 21, 2026

Job Description

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Library Instructional Assistant provides assistance to the library teacher in delivering building-level library services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Guides the day-to-day student activity and operation of the library.
Provides informal instruction of library skills as needed to both students and staff.
Prepares and maintains print and non-print materials for circulation.
Encourages library usage through displays, bulletin boards, and announcements.
Performs clerical duties for the library. This includes typing, covering/repairing books, and scheduling the center for classes and events.
Discharges duties pertaining to the library automation system (i.e., checking items in and out, re-shelving items, and generating overdue notices).
Promotes reading with students by providing storytelling, read a-loud, and keyboarding to students during scheduled library times.
Manages library equipment including computers. Responsible for labeling, scheduling, inventorying, and troubleshooting equipment.
Inventories building technology materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act prior to starting, you must have one of the following:

Two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
Associate degree or higher; or
Obtain voluntary certification through the Board of Educational Examiners (Paraeducator Certification); or
Successful completion of ACT WorkKeys® (NCRC Assessment).

ACT WorkKeys® Assessment

ACT WorkKeys® is a job skills assessment system that helps employers select, hire, train, develop and retain a high-performance workforce. This series of tests measures foundational and soft skills and offers specialized assessments to target institutional needs.

Successful completion of ACT WorkKeys® assessments in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading for Information can lead to earning ACT's National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a portable credential earned by more than 2.3million people across the United States. If you are interested in taking the NCRC assessments, you may schedule a time at one of the Iowa WORKS Centers.

For more information, please contact Iowa Work Force Development at 712-233-9030. The calendar of testing times and locations is available on the Skilled Iowa website: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/assess-and-improve-my-skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum education includes a high school graduate and previous experience working with children.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization. The individual must have effective listening skills.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data. Ability to work with a variety of data. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee works inside.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Must be able to use the computer, process electronic requests. Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW. The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator, at 627 4 th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, TitleIX@live.siouxcityschools.com . Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Compliance Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.

Position Type: Part-Time 10 Month

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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