Denver Public Schools
Denver Public Schools is hiring: TECHNICIAN, LIBRARY in Denver
Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO, US, 80285
Job Description
** Applications will be received until November 24, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
Day to day execution: performs hands-on tasks applying proven industry standards and techniques, while adherence to policies, procedures, or guidelines in the area of responsibility. Installs, tests, analyzes, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, related equipment in order to support short-term operations and minimize downtime.
Vision & Strategy / Operational & Organizational
Documentation: performs data entry and verification, keeps accurate files/records, creates detailed reports, using various existing systems for accurate, timely, and compliant records.
Operational & Organizational
Customer Service: receives, understands, and disseminates information in subject matter to appropriate stakeholders. Diagnoses problems and aids in resolving technical issues and escalates appropriately to ensure a positive experience.
Community & Equity / People & Culture
Continuous improvement: contributes to identifying process inefficiencies and proposes solutions, identifies opportunities through external research on trends in resources, programs, and services and internal research with stakeholders, and supports improvement efforts in order to support long-term operations and minimize downtime.
Personal & Values
What DPS Offers You:
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Perform daily and repetitive data entry into a computer system along with data verification of coded or un-coded data from documents or other sources.
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Collect designated forms, data, and documents, and enters data from these forms into a designated desktop, mid-range or main frame computer system.
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Perform editing and maintenance of databases, including the maintenance of accurate and current data records.
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Read and review user manuals and receives training, technical direction, and guidance on data processing operations.
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Initiate or respond to inquiries from staff, schools, and management.
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Collect and compile information and data for reports.
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Compose, type, edit and appropriately distribute correspondence, memos, notices, agendas, reports and other materials; checks for accuracy and completeness of materials.
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File relevant paperwork and search files for various data.
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Download and manipulate records from OCLC and other databases for cataloging library books.
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Perform level II cataloging.
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Coordinate the classification, indexing, shelving and circulation of books, periodicals, audio-visual and multi-media information.
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Research and investigate special projects and prepares reports and analysis.
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Coordinate and collaborate with LION team to determine technical solutions for cataloging issues and performing retrospective conversion projects.
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Provide information and training to less-experienced catalogers.
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Respond to and resolve inquiries from District staff and students, referred from Library Tech I staff.
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Check and verify invoices, order and item records.
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Perform other duties as requested.
What You'll Need:
(Education, Experience, Qualifications from Payfactors)
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
** Applications will be received until November 24, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
Day to day execution: performs hands-on tasks applying proven industry standards and techniques, while adherence to policies, procedures, or guidelines in the area of responsibility. Installs, tests, analyzes, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, related equipment in order to support short-term operations and minimize downtime.
Vision & Strategy / Operational & Organizational
Documentation: performs data entry and verification, keeps accurate files/records, creates detailed reports, using various existing systems for accurate, timely, and compliant records.
Operational & Organizational
Customer Service: receives, understands, and disseminates information in subject matter to appropriate stakeholders. Diagnoses problems and aids in resolving technical issues and escalates appropriately to ensure a positive experience.
Community & Equity / People & Culture
Continuous improvement: contributes to identifying process inefficiencies and proposes solutions, identifies opportunities through external research on trends in resources, programs, and services and internal research with stakeholders, and supports improvement efforts in order to support long-term operations and minimize downtime.
Personal & Values
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
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Perform daily and repetitive data entry into a computer system along with data verification of coded or un-coded data from documents or other sources.
•
Collect designated forms, data, and documents, and enters data from these forms into a designated desktop, mid-range or main frame computer system.
•
Perform editing and maintenance of databases, including the maintenance of accurate and current data records.
•
Read and review user manuals and receives training, technical direction, and guidance on data processing operations.
•
Initiate or respond to inquiries from staff, schools, and management.
•
Collect and compile information and data for reports.
•
Compose, type, edit and appropriately distribute correspondence, memos, notices, agendas, reports and other materials; checks for accuracy and completeness of materials.
•
File relevant paperwork and search files for various data.
•
Download and manipulate records from OCLC and other databases for cataloging library books.
•
Perform level II cataloging.
•
Coordinate the classification, indexing, shelving and circulation of books, periodicals, audio-visual and multi-media information.
•
Research and investigate special projects and prepares reports and analysis.
•
Coordinate and collaborate with LION team to determine technical solutions for cataloging issues and performing retrospective conversion projects.
•
Provide information and training to less-experienced catalogers.
•
Respond to and resolve inquiries from District staff and students, referred from Library Tech I staff.
•
Check and verify invoices, order and item records.
•
Perform other duties as requested.
What You'll Need:
(Education, Experience, Qualifications from Payfactors)
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.