Middle​/High School Library Assistant

Middle/High School Learning Commons (Library) Assistant

Start Date:

August 9, 2026.

The Purpose of the MS/HS Learning Commons Assistant:
To assist in the efficient functioning of the Middle/High School Library and to provide effective library service to all students and staff.

• Preferred: 4‑year BA/BS degree.
• Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent.
• Fluent English language capability.
• Computer and typing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate successfully with students and teachers.
• Exemplary organizational skills.

• Middle/High School Librarian.
• Middle School or High School Principal.

• Contributes to library and/or school-wide educational program, organization, and management:
  • Maintains assigned library records and files in a complete, up-to-date manner.
  • Assists in the planning, creating, and distribution of library promotional activities and materials.
  • Creates bibliographies, letters, purchase requests, and routine correspondence.
  • Assists library patrons in locating, circulating, and using resources.
  • Retrieves materials as requested by teachers and/or the librarian.
• Assists with the organization and management of all library and curricular areas as directed by the librarian:
  • Maintains instructional materials as required.
  • Prepares, compiles, and copies instructional materials.
  • Receives, checks, and processes new materials and equipment.
  • Maintains materials and equipment.
  • Organizes, schedules, and circulates materials and equipment.
  • Shelves materials returned to the MS/HS Library.
  • Maintains a welcoming environment in the MS/HS Library.
  • Assists with inventory and weeding procedures.
• Contributes to management of students’ behavior within and outside the MS/HS Library:
  • Works with students to maintain an orderly atmosphere.
  • Completes supervisory duties assigned to ensure the safety of students.
• Understands and exhibits good judgment in interpersonal and human relations with colleagues, students, and parents:
  • Develops rapport with students.
  • Promotes positive self-concept in students.
  • Uses communication skills and conflict-resolution strategies to promote positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
  • Helps direct library volunteers.
• Participates in other duties as assigned by the Librarian.

Terms of Employment:
Salary will be assigned from the Classified Salary Schedule; the contract term will be 190 days.

Learning and Growth:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school policy by the designated supervisor.