Library Assistant

Reports to: School Assistant Principal and Principal

Classification: Classified

Job Site: Elementary School

FSLA Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt position

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Governing Board Approval: $16.00-$18.00 per hour. Traditional school year position.

At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. As the Library Assistant, you will assist in providing a well‑organized, smoothly functioning library environment in which staff and students can make the most effective use of instructional materials.

• Plans, organizes, and completes duties as they apply to the library operation.
• Processes newly received materials and inventories materials.
• Processes notices and visual materials under direction of the supervisor (posters, flyers, etc…)
• Supports the Leadership Team with district and state assessments.
• Assists the MTSS facilitators with testing.
• Assists with duty coverage.
• Provides information and help to any teacher or student as needed.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Computer knowledge preferred but not required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

• Two (2) year degree or actively pursuing post‑secondary education.
• Computer knowledge preferred but not required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Prior successful experience in library or assessments work desirable

• Basic activities pertaining to the daily functions of the Library Assistant.
• Navigation of district and state assessments.

• Critical thinking and problem‑solving
• Written and verbal communication
• Time management

• Work as a team and prioritize from a variety of tasks
• Adapt to daily changes
• Adapt to changing technology and utilize available tools and resources
• Work effectively with students and adults
• Promote a harmonious working environment

• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility

Wilson School District has a variety of benefits that you can take advantage of. Some of these benefits include: free employee health and dental plan with a prescription drug plan, voluntary vision insurance, free life insurance and an accidental and death policy for $50,000, additional voluntary life insurance policy at a reduced cost, 403B and 457C tax shelter annuities plan, voluntary short term disability, FLEX spending account for medical expenses and/or dependent care, enrollment into the Arizona State Retirement System.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast‑paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited.

Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. WSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Alex Dumas, Human Resources Director, at  at least 3 days in advance.