School Library Technician & Media Specialist

Sylvania; Rochester (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester School District is seeking a Library Assistant to organize and maintain instructional materials and AV resources, assist teachers and students, and manage the library environment. The position requires Dewey Decimal knowledge, strong communication, and collaborative teamwork within a school setting.

Responsibilities include processing materials, cataloging, teaching library skills, coordinating with ESD 113, and supporting testing and attendance initiatives; fingerprint clearances are

Qualifications

• 72 college quarter credits and/or an A.A. degree or equivalent, or completion of the ETS Test.
• Interest in children and education.
• Knowledge of modern library operations and automation systems.
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System.
• Ability to work with students and present a coherent library skills instructional program.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Emotional maturity and stability for the specialized work involved.
• Ability to create reports and manipulate data in Skyward (Qmlativ).
• Computer literate; willing and able to learn new software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite and related tools.
• Familiar with web page management software.
• Knowledge of various student and office hardware and A.V. equipment.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain an instructional material/A.V. center.
• Assist teachers and students in obtaining needed materials for study or research.
• Effectively manage students in the library environment.
• Organize, maintain and monitor audio visual materials.
• Order library and audio visual materials as needed.
• Process and organize materials in the library.
• Operate computer software databases.
• Prepare and present lessons to groups dealing with library skills, technology use and academic intervention.
• Track materials checked out and return them to the proper area.
• Organize and train library volunteers.
• Repair books and materials.
• Manage the curriculum inventory.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Coordinate with ESD 113 to obtain and return learning materials.
• Supervise large and small classes.
• Provide a cheerful library and hall showcases.
• Assist the principal in maintaining accurate records of student intervention programs.
• Support In-School Suspension (PACE) program.
• Manage school Chromebook distribution/support/return while maintaining accurate records.
• Assist with state and local testing.
• Support school-wide attendance and intervention initiatives.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills

Dewey Decimal System

Library operations awareness

Student interaction

Teamwork

Written communication

Oral communication

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Web page management

A.V. equipment

Skyward/Qmlativ data reporting

Computer literacy

Education

72 college quarter credits / A.A. degree

ETS test completion

Tools

Skyward (Qmlativ)

Job description

Rochester School District is seeking a Library Assistant to organize and maintain instructional materials and AV resources, assist teachers and students, and manage the library environment. The position requires Dewey Decimal knowledge, strong communication, and collaborative teamwork within a school setting.

Responsibilities include processing materials, cataloging, teaching library skills, coordinating with ESD 113, and supporting testing and attendance initiatives; fingerprint clearances are