Library Assistant - Elementary Job at Federal Way Public Schools in Federal Way

Overview

Position Type: Classified/Clerical
Location: Lake Dolloff Elementary (High-Needs School)
Hours per Day: 5.5 hours
Shift: 9:10 AM–3:10 PM
Days per Year: 180
Greet students, staff, parents, community members and other visitors upon their entrance to the library. Assist individual students who are visiting the library and supervise to ensure students follow library expectations. Responsible for material check-ins and checkouts. Accurately shelving books, and processing magazine and other library materials. Maintain patron and circulation records. Maintain records for overdue, lost and damaged books; notifying teachers and parents of overdue books. May assist Librarian with clerical tasks such as filing, sorting, photocopying and light correspondence. Assist with preparing new books for circulation. Assist with repairing and cleaning materials and equipment. May assist Librarian in cataloging materials and equipment into the district library software system. May assist Librarian with displays corresponding with holidays, special events, celebrations, etc. May coordinate use of audiovisual equipment and software, including computer labs and storage systems for technology equipment (aka COWS). May assist Librarian with end-of-year inventory. May assist with maintaining laminating machine and laminating materials for staff. Multilingual staff member may be asked to translate within their scope of work.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Library Assistant - Elementary School plays a large part in ensuring that students have productive library experiences. This is accomplished by keeping the library neat, shelving books accurately, and checking books in and out in a timely manner. This position also assists students in locating appropriate reading material and using technology tools. This role greets guests and helps ensure their needs are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet students, staff, parents, community members and other visitors upon their entrance to the library.
• Assist individual students who are visiting the library and supervise to ensure students follow library expectations.
• Responsible for material check-ins and checkouts.
• Accurately shelving books, and processing magazine and other library materials.
• Maintain patron and circulation records.
• Responsible for maintaining records for overdue, lost and damaged books; notifying teachers and parents of overdue books.

Other Responsibilities

• May assist Librarian with clerical tasks such as filing, sorting, photocopying and light correspondence.
• Assist with preparing new books for circulation
• Assist with repairing and cleaning materials and equipment.
• May assist Librarian in cataloging materials and equipment into the district library software system.
• May assist Librarian with displays corresponding with holidays, special events, celebrations, etc.
• May be responsible for scheduling and coordinating use of audiovisual equipment and software, including computer labs and storage systems for technology equipment (aka COWS).
• May assist Librarian with end-of-year inventory.
• May assist with maintaining laminating machine; may be responsible for laminating materials for staff.
• Multilingual staff member may be asked to translate within their scope of work.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
One (1) year clerical experience

Additional Requirements
Positive evaluations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or library environment
• Basic knowledge of the district library software system
• Basic knowledge of the Internet is helpful

Condition of Employment

Criminal background clearance
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of school board policies and procedures
• Microsoft Word and a general aptitude for computers

Abilities

• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision; pay strict attention to detail
• Perform safety responsibilities while under pressure
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness to increase proficiency
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications; proofread
• Exhibit proper telephone etiquette
• Practice effective safety and security within work routines
• Remain flexible; cope with interruptions, multi-task and shift priorities to meet deadlines
• Develop and maintain positive relations with staff, students, parents, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Cope with and assist angry or distraught students, parents, and community members
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including confidentiality requirements
• Abide by Federal Way Public Schools’ Policies and Procedures
• Perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Cultural Competence and Equity

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and its influence on behavior; desire to learn about others’ cultures
• Ability to promote cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons
• Commitment to Federal Way Public Schools’ mission and equity goals

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Regular standing, walking, bending, repetitive hand use, sitting, and computer use; occasional squatting, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting up to 5–25 pounds; occasional maximum lift 25 pounds; occasional push/pull up to 200 pounds.

Work Environment

Indoor environment with moderate noise; frequent interruptions, deadlines, and interactions with staff, students, and community members. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Work Schedule

5.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 190 days per year

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the building Principal and/or Designee; receives direction from the school librarian.

Representation

Federal Way Education Association – Education Support Professionals (FWEA-ESP)

Level of Compensation

Level 4 on the FWEA-ESP Salary Schedule. Benefits prorated based on FTE: medical, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, professional development dollars, retirement.

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Employment practices are non-discriminatory. Job descriptions describe essential duties and are not all-inclusive. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities. Federal Way Public Schools complies with applicable equal opportunity laws.