Federal Way Public Schools is hiring: Library Assistant - Elementary in Federal

Library Assistant - Elementary

Job ID: 12476

Position Type: Classified/Clerical

Date Posted: 11/6/2025

Location: Valhalla Elementary

Hours per Day: 5.5 hours per day; $30.68 - $34.55 DOE

Days of the Week: Monday – Friday

Shift Times: 9:20 am – 3:20 pm

Days per Year: 180

Position Summary

The Library Assistant – Elementary School plays a large part in ensuring that students have productive library experiences. This is accomplished in a variety of ways, including keeping the library neat and tidy, shelving books accurately, and checking books in and out in a timely manner. The individual also assists students in locating appropriate reading material, helps them access and use technology tools, and greets guests cordially to make them feel welcome.

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 shelve books and process magazines and other library materials.
• Maintain patron and circulation records.
• Maintain records for overdue, lost, and damaged books; notify teachers and parents of overdue books.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist librarian with clerical tasks such as filing, sorting, photocopying, and light correspondence.
• Prepare new books for circulation.
• Repair and clean materials and equipment.
• Assist librarian in cataloging materials and equipment into the district library software system.
• Assist librarian with displays corresponding with holidays, special events, and celebrations.
• Schedule and coordinate use of audiovisual equipment and software, including computer labs and storage systems for technology equipment (COWS).
• Assist librarian with end‑of‑year inventory.
• Maintain laminating machine and laminate materials for staff.
• Translate within scope of work if a multilingual staff member.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year clerical experience.
• 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.

Condition of Employment

• Criminal background clearance.
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of school board policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and general computer aptitude.
• Ability to organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently.
• Ability to perform safety responsibilities while under pressure.
• Basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness to increase proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to proofread.
• Proper telephone etiquette.
• Practice effective safety and security within work routines.
• Flexibility to cope with frequent interruptions; multi‑task and shift priorities to meet deadlines.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff, students, parents, and the public in a multicultural community.
• Cope with and assist angry or distraught students, parents, and community members.
• Work collaboratively with district staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including confidentiality.
• Abide by Federal Way Public Schools’ policies and procedures.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity

• Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how it influences behavior.
• Desire to learn about the cultural identities of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons.
• Understanding and holding self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual while celebrating group cultural heritage.

Physical Demands

The employee will regularly stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling, sit for extended periods, use a computer screen and keyboard, and occasionally squat, kneel, and lift or carry up to 25 lb. The employee may occasionally push or pull a maximum weight of 200 lb.

Work Environment

The work environment is typically indoor, with moderate noise levels and frequent interruptions, demanding deadlines, and occasional interactions with upset students or community members.

Work Schedule

This position typically works 5.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 180 days per year.

Reporting Relationship

The position reports to and is evaluated by the building Principal and/or designee, and receives direction and priority setting from the school librarian.

Representation

Federal Way Education Association - Education Support Professionals (FWEA‑ESP).

Compensation Level

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

Non‑Discrimination Statement

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

ADA Statement

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.