Library Media Instructor

165-2026 Library Media Instructor

WASHOUGAL SCH DIST 112-6 Washougal High School - Washougal, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in WASHOUGAL SCH DIST 112-6

Job : 5908737

Final date to receive applications: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

3 hours per day (TBD) Monday
- Friday

(student attendance days only)

Start and end times are subject to variation based upon changing needs

60 work days probation for new employees

Rate $26.84 - $30.81

Purpose Statement:

In Washougal, we work together to develop responsible, collaborative, continuous learners who are prepared to make a positive impact. We are seeking highly qualified educators and staff who value inclusive classrooms and are responsive to the needs of all students and families. We celebrate the diversity of our community and invite candidates from all backgrounds to join us in this work.

The job of the Library/Media Instructor is to maintain the library collection, identify age appropriate resources to support learning, help others find information, instruct and encourage use of library, media, and reading to build confidence, independence, and promote an interest in literature. This position works in partnership with the Library/Media Specialist.

The job reports to the Building Administrator.

Essential Functions

• Assists teachers, students, administrators, and community members in identifying resource materials.
• Processes donations and trades from students for lost and/or damaged books for the purpose of providing reimbursement to the district.
• Utilizing the library/media specialist lesson plans, instructs classes and/or activities in a variety of formats for the purpose of educating and promoting the use and enjoyment of literature and media including proper public etiquette and use of media/library information, literacy skills and resources.
• Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within the collection which includes giving input regarding new materials for retention within the collection, repairing damaged books, and weeding of old materials for the purpose of ensuring the usability and value of books and library materials. Process and coordinate with the District Office to recycle old materials.
• Maintains material organization, displays, bulletin boards, shelf and furniture arrangement for the purpose of providing inspiration and efficient operations of the library and student access to materials and information.
• Maintains resources inventory for the purpose of providing up-to-date references.
• Directly supervises student activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Oversees students and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing orientation, training, performing library tasks, and ensuring tasks are completed accurately.
• Performs circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and checkout, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items) for the purpose of controlling the use, location, and availability of items in the collection.
• Prepares computerized and manual reports (e.g. collection statistics, scheduling reports/requests, renewal information, overdue lists, fines, costs) for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
• Processes library books, periodicals, software, and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files, cataloging, barcoding, cleaning, covering, shelving, producing required reports).
• Processes new, returning, and withdrawn student and staff library records, e-book accounts; notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media and materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for losses.
• Enters information for fines and returns of missing library materials into individual student district accounts (Skyward) in conjunction with the building secretaries.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff, and parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.)
• Working with Library Media Specialist, maintains and updates…