Library Assistant

Position Overview

Full time and part time available. This position is primarily responsible for fulfilling the day-to-day activities required of the library by performing the following duties, personally.

Essential Functions

• Maintain the library and all materials that are checked out to students and teachers on the campus.
• Hosts elementary school classes weekly to allow students to check out library books.
• Maintains the library catalog for the assigned campus.
• Hosts book fairs each year. This includes organizing volunteers and teachers during this time.
• Aids teachers with finding books that could be used in the classrooms.
• Aids with verifying new curriculum has been received and cataloged as appropriate.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• May assist staff and students in use of educational computer programs.
• Manages textbook check out and in each year.
• Affords fines and distributes late notices as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Education, Licensure, or Certification: High School Diploma/GED required. Must possess strong communication and organizational skills. Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to positively interact with all students. Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning. Good communication skills with, students, coworkers, administration and parents. Ability to collaborate with school staff. Ability to maintain a professional appearance. Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check Nevada Employees NV Fingerprint Background Check.

Physical And Travel Requirements / Work Environment

• Duties are performed typically in school and/or office settings throughout the division. May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasionally lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required.
• Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Benefits

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
• Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
• Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.