School Library Assistant: Inspire Learning & Manage Resources

Spokane Public Schools; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits (SEBB)

Employee assistance program

Pension plan through DRS

Job summary

Spokane Public Schools seeks a Library Assistant to support school library operations and student services. Responsibilities include greeting patrons, managing library databases, inventory, and assisting with software and device checkouts.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of office experience, and strong typing skills. Benefits include SEBB health plans; position follows the 195-day school year with 8-hour days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year office experience required; library experience preferred.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office; PowerSchool experience preferred.
• First Aid card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in library operations: greet visitors and answer inquiries.
• Database management: enter, delete, update records and troubleshoot.
• Administrative duties: support students in library resources; manage inventory; process overdue notices.
• Repair books as needed and route irreparable items.
• Elementary level: cataloging, shelving, circulation; manage student devices inventory.
• Secondary level: support library inventory and technology inventory.
• Supervise student helpers.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Microsoft Office

Office experience

PowerSchool experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PowerSchool

Library database software

Job description

Spokane Public Schools seeks a Library Assistant to support school library operations and student services. Responsibilities include greeting patrons, managing library databases, inventory, and assisting with software and device checkouts.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of office experience, and strong typing skills. Benefits include SEBB health plans; position follows the 195-day school year with 8-hour days.