Library Technician - Pine Ridge Elementary School

Cherry Creek Careers; Colorado; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Careers is seeking a Library Technician to support library and classroom resources under licensed staff supervision. The role involves preparing materials, assisting with the integrated library system, and helping students locate and check out books.

Expect to maintain equipment, work with small groups, and perform clerical tasks daily. Strong English communication, organizational skills, and the ability to handle diverse student needs are essential.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
• One year of professional work experience.
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment (phones, copiers, fax, email).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate English language skills.
• Advanced interpersonal relations skills.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Ability to work alone and with others.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain library books and periodicals; issue overdue notices and manage book orders.
• Prepare library displays and visual aids; schedule media equipment usage.
• Assist students with literacy resources and research projects.
• Assist with supervision of students and parent volunteers in the media center.
• Perform basic clerical work such as typing, filing, and inventory.
• Attend staff development and other assigned duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Student support

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Integrated Library System

Job description

Job Title: Library Technician

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Classification Group: Paraeducators

Supervising Position: School Principal or designee

Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel

Pay Range: Range 07

Last Updated: 06/23/2025

Pay Information

Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of a licensed staff member, prepare library resources for library and classroom use. Assist in maintaining integrated library system. Help students with locating appropriate materials and checking out/in books. Maintaining equipment. Work with small groups of students to reinforce instruction. Perform various clerical tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. 1. Maintain library books, periodicals, and online resources, including taking inventory, circulating media materials, issuing overdue notices, book orders, book repairs, interlibrary loan requests, online access points, and other circulation desk responsibilities.

   Daily

   30%

2. 2. Provide academic curriculum support by preparing library displays, bulletin boards, charts, and other visual aids for library and classroom use. Schedule media equipment usage, repair, inventory, maintenance, and ordering of related supplies for library or classroom use. Share information from the District Library with administrators, staff, and the community.

   Daily

   25%

3. 3. Assist students with curriculum reinforcement to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of information literacy skills, research resources, and class-assigned projects.

   Daily

   20%

4. 4. Assist with supervision of students and parent volunteers in the media center.

   Daily

   10%

5. 5. Perform basic clerical work such as typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, and taking inventory.

   Daily

   10%

6. 6. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Attend District Library staff development.

   Daily

   5%

TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• One (1) year of professional work experience
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of media equipment
• Intermediate English language skills
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal relations skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Ability to work alone and with others
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a quiet noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing
• Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key)
• Visual concentration
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Squatting
• Overhead work
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
• Normal school district environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Associate degree
• Public (e.g. school district, city, county) library, classroom/instructional work in an educational setting, or licensed teaching experience
• Experience working in a school district or educational setting
• Experience working with school age children
• CPR and First Aid certifications