Library Technician

Overview

Position Type:
Instructional Assistant/ Library Technician

Location:

Paulding Middle School
Date Posted: 3/13/2026
Closing Date: 03/20/2026

Responsibilities, qualifications, and work expectations are listed below.

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Some office or library clerical experience.
• See job description for additional requirements.
• Certificate of Proficiency in Library Technology or courses in library technology from a community college.
• Some experience in working with groups of children/young people.
• Knowledge of library media systems and practices including the care and operation of instructional media and equipment; children's/young people's literature and the basic curriculum; use of technology in searching and using information which may include computers, use of the internet, various computer hardware/software, video and telecommunication applications.
• Keyboarding ability.
• Ability to communicate verbally in Spanish.

• Assist and instruct students and staff in learning to be effective users of the library and information therein, which may include but not be limited to, guidance in selecting reading materials and in locating information using electronic sources.
• Work with staff to plan programs that encourage student reading and library use.
• Gather materials for teachers or classes in various curricular areas.
• Read aloud to or tell stories to classes daily.
• Facilitate development of the collection by compiling orders for new materials and withdrawing outdated items.
• Maintain an attractive, cheerful learning environment that includes book displays and bulletin boards.
• Promote use of the library through public relations which may include, but not be limited to, the preparation of posters, flyers, articles for school newsletters, and conducting or assisting with book fairs and other fundraisers.
• Maintain a system for circulating and retrieving materials; receive materials and assist with the processing and distribution of books, student technological devices (e.g. Chromebooks) and other relevant media.
• Read aloud to or tell stories to classes daily.
• Readiness for physical tasks as described in the job description such as standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and moving about the building and school grounds as necessary.

• Stand, circulate and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ascend and descend steps.
• See and read printed matter with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Speak English so that others may understand at normal levels.
• Stand, walk, stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach in all directions, push, pull, and move, lift and/or carry 0 to 25 pounds to waist height and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Move throughout the building and school grounds as necessary.

• WORK DAYS: 196 days (Student days + 5 days) - 196 Day Work Year Calendar
• MONDAY - FRIDAY, 6 hours/day, 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 2:30 p.m.
• SALARY:
  Range 16 - 19, salary placement from $18.71 - $25.76 hourly
• Salary prorated based on start date, prior experience, and education.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Classified Health Plans & Rates

APPLICATIONS:
All interested current employees may apply as an internal applicant. All interested outside applicants may apply as an external applicant and include the required documents by deadline:
Cover Letter, Résumé, One (1) signed letter of recommendation

Final date to receive applications:
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted on or before Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30 P.M.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator:
Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. Phone:  ext. 1190. Email: jennifer.handy

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED DATE:
March 21, 2023