Library Assistant

San Diego Unified School District • San Diego, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Library Assistant. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. This list will be good for three months with the possibility to be extended. San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact. The Library Assistant position will provide assistance to the instructional program in school libraries/media centers.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED and a passing score on the San Diego Unified School District Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam (CAPE) or an Associate’s degree (or higher) or 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university.
• Personal appearance and language patterns will provide a satisfactory example to pupils.
• Online employment application
• A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date.
• This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions.
• Answer all application questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely.
• Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application.
• List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.
• In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office.
• Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application.
• References should be from a current or previous supervisor.
• Attach Verification of Education.
• Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached.
• Accepted documents include: Copy of a degree or official transcript
• Copy of Licenses and/or Certifications
• Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of post high school courses in Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or related field is desirable.
• Some positions may require conversational and/or written skills in a specific foreign language related to the needs of the assignment.
• A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the additional application questions of the application.
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents, if any, may be attached to the online employment application.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the instructional program in school libraries/media centers.

Benefits

• District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents (for positions 20 hours per week or greater).
• 5% bilingual differential (for positions requiring bilingual skills).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree