Library Technician - Full-Time

About the role

The Library Technician supports student engagement with the school library by overseeing the facility’s daily operations and guiding students in the proper utilization of its resources. This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal and indirectly to the District Media Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the school library.
• Manage the library’s collection, including inventory, purchasing, processing new book orders, repair of damaged materials, shelving, and general organization.
• Provide information to student groups related to basic library skills and procedures under the direction of the District Media Specialist, including computerized research techniques, book catalog searches, and locating volumes on shelves.
• Supervise groups of students during designated library periods.
• Oversee library circulation, including checking out materials to students and teachers, sorting and shelving returns, and utilizing the computerized catalog system.
• Maintain the library collection and facility in a neat and organized manner.
• Assist students in identifying and selecting age-appropriate reading materials.
• Assist students in identifying and locating information in the library.
• Provide basic library assistance to visitors.
• Promote the use of the library and the skill and love of reading.
• Coordinate library programming, including delivering and organizing book talks and overseeing school book fairs.
• Proctor students’ statewide assessments and assist in the logistical management.
• Maintain effective and respectful working relationships with staff and students.

Requirements

• Must possess an associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and follow multi-step written and verbal instructions in English.

Working Conditions

The Library Technician works primarily indoors in a school environment. The position requires regular work at a computer, as well as the ability to write, hear, and speak. The incumbent must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds. Potential exposures may include blood-borne pathogens and interactions with sick, injured, or agitated students. The position requires high levels of interaction with children from diverse backgrounds, many of whom experience behavior, academic, or physiological challenges.

Benefits

• Longevity pay after completion of 6 years of employment.
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon School Employees Association).
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees.
• 8 paid holidays annually.
• 10 paid sick leave days per year.
• 2 paid personal leave days per year.
• 5 paid bereavement leave days per year, per occurrence.
• Up to $2,193 per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees).
• $500 per month opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer-sponsored group medical plan (for full-time employees).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 6% district-paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.
• $60 per month employer match into a tax-sheltered annuity when employee contributes $35 per month.