Douglas County School District is hiring: Substitute - Library Assistant in Cast

Substitute – Library Assistant

Job Description

Responsible for providing assistance in the overall management of the Library Media Center (LMC), including but not limited to: promotion of literacy, supervision and instruction; oversight of the library collection, equipment, and library management system; providing assistance to students and staff using and working in the LMC; and developing and promoting community relations. Must complete DCSD required training for new library staff.

Essential Environmental Demands

• Mostly clean and comfortable; some noise

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend and lift up to 40 lbs
• Frequent sitting & standing

Responsibilities

• Manage and catalog materials using resource management software (Destiny)
• Maintain and repair library materials
• Manage loans between DCSD school libraries (ILL loans)
• Organize and reshelve returned items
• Process returned materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources
• Loan library materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources to students, staff, and other DCSD school patrons
• Attend District trainings pertaining to the library: Destiny, databases and digital resources, collection development, weeding, purchasing, etc.
• Assist with the supervision, management, instruction, and activities in the Library Media Center
• Perform other library related duties as assigned or requested
• Assist in the training, scheduling, and management of student assistants/aides and community volunteers in the library
• Assist and perform necessary record-keeping for all library resources, including a full inventory of all resources no less than every two years
• Help plan and participate in special library/literacy events (district-wide events and school specific events)
• Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls, maintain a clean and organized library environment, and other necessary tasks
• Assist students and staff when using print and/or DCSD digital resources
• Follow the DCSD media policy and board policies pertaining to the library

Certifications

• Education: High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

• Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs
• Attention to detail
• Basic library management knowledge preferred (Destiny and Dewey Decimal System)
• Collaborative team player
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Enjoys reading and willingness to read
• Maintains a generally positive attitude
• Comfortable reading aloud to students
• Observes all District policies and procedures
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Position Type

Substitutes

Primary Location

Castle Rock Middle School

Scheduled Hours Per Week

0

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Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

0 Work Days

Minimum Hire Rate

$17.30 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$17.30 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$17.30 USD - $17.30 USD Hourly

Benefits

• Eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans
• Paid sick time

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 29, 2025.