Deer Trail School Engagement Specialist/Library Specialist

About the role

The Deer Trail School Engagement Specialist/Library Specialist works closely with Deer Trail faculty, the Davies Library Team and other Arapahoe Libraries staff to support student learning and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Create teaching plans and provide library instruction that supports library literacy, information literacy and in-school learning units.
• Train and assist students in the use of library resources.
• Serve as a liaison between Deer Trail School and Arapahoe Libraries.
• Attend school meetings and collaborate with school staff and library partners.
• Support the purchase of relevant materials for Davies Library through school partnerships and grant-funded initiatives.
• Provide welcoming, proactive service to library visitors.
• Assist patrons with library account inquiries, basic reference questions and advisory services.
• Promote library resources, programs and events.
• Respond to patron concerns, set expectations for library use and help foster a positive library experience.
• Maintain a welcoming and organized library environment.
• Aid patrons with computers, mobile devices and other technology.
• Support use of library technology resources, including e-books, online databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Troubleshoot printers, copiers and other library equipment.
• Process, shelve and maintain library materials and patron holds.
• Support collection merchandising and library displays.
• Stay current on library resources, services, technology and trends.
• Keep informed of district communications and updates.
• Collaborate with co-workers and other departments to meet the needs of patrons and students.
• Provide feedback, observations and ideas that support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Two years of customer service, library or education/teaching experience.
• Experience teaching school students about library and information literacy skills.
• Basic technology skills for Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Teams, and an ability to learn and apply new technologies.
• Ability to demonstrate curiosity in the vast technological and online resources the library has to offer and comfortable learning side by side with patrons.
• Ability to communicate new ideas, products and services in a positive and engaging manner.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for an environment of constant change.
• Ability to work with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with children and teens.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification for First Aid, AED and CPR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Spanish language skills.