Instructional Resource Library Assistant (IRLA)

Fargo Public Schools•Fargo, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Resource Library Assistant (IRLA) provides library and technical support for the building-level instructional resource needs of students and staff at Clara Barton-Hawthorne Elementary School. The position is a regular, 9-month role scheduled Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week (0.9375 FTE), with immediate availability. The salary range is $18.61 to $23.08 per hour. The assistant supports daily library operations, including circulation, shelving, resource processing, inventory, student and staff assistance, and information-literacy instruction alongside the Library Media Specialist. The role also provides primary technical support for instructional audiovisual equipment, peripherals, computer labs, and student devices. It includes basic troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, staff demonstrations, coordination with custodial and district IT teams, and referral of significant issues to the IT Help Desk. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum two-year technical degree or related experience. Experience with computers, AV equipment, peripherals, software applications, online resources, and general electronic troubleshooting is preferred, as is library experience and basic knowledge of library operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum two-year technical degree or related experience.
Ability to participate in mandatory or position-appropriate district training.

Nice To Haves

Experience with computers and AV devices, computer and AV operations, connecting computer and AV peripherals, computer software applications, online resources, and general electronic troubleshooting.
Experience in libraries and basic knowledge of library operations.

Responsibilities

Communicate and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, students, and parents, and maintain a positive attitude.
Perform other duties assigned by the Library Media Specialist or Building Principal.
Participate in building-level District Emergency Plans as needed.
Shelve library materials daily and check resources in and out using electronic circulation software.
Manage overdue items and interlibrary loans, and collect fines under the Library Media Specialist’s supervision.
Process library materials by adding book jackets, spine labels, stamps, and date-due slips; repair damaged books when appropriate.
Supervise and assist students and staff in the library, including helping them locate and use resources.
Manage school resource inventory, including lost or damaged items.
Collaboratively plan displays with the Library Media Specialist to promote library resources and services.
Support the Library Media Specialist in teaching students information literacy.
Inventory library supplies and recommend ordering needs to the Library Media Specialist.
Participate in mandatory or position-appropriate district training.
Provide primary technical support for instructional staff’s AV equipment and peripheral devices.
Maintain digital recording equipment, change projector bulbs, and adjust, align, and clean projectors.
Coordinate with custodial staff to install projectors when needed.
Demonstrate AV equipment connectivity and use to staff, and assist with connectivity issues and AV ports at the point of need.
Maintain computer labs and student devices as appropriate, including managing lab schedules and cleaning screens, keyboards, machines, and laptop bags.
Collaborate with the DIR and IT Department to provide technical support.
Provide basic AV and IT troubleshooting to teachers and students for student PLDs, teacher laptops, printers, cords, connectivity, projectors, SMARTboards, AppleTV, Avervisions, and Redcats.
Refer significant technical problems to the Problem Report Database for IT Help Desk follow-up.
Maintain current technical knowledge of district-adopted tools and resources through IRLA meetings, Tech Camp, and Teach2Learn Classes, and apply updates and new adoptions at work.
Recommend AV and peripheral device upgrades and replacements to the Library Media Specialist.