Library Associate - Hillis Elementary 2026-2027 school year

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Library Associate at Hillis Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The Library Associate will assist teachers and students in the use of the library/media center and its materials, and provide ongoing support to maintain the library and textbook collections. This role requires continuous use of independent judgment. Specific position requirements may vary depending on departmental needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma, Hi SET or G.E.D.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer/keyboarding skills with ability to operate district software programs.
One of the following: (1) 48 credit hours post-secondary education, or (2) associate’s degree or higher, or (3) Para educator certification from Board of Educational Examiners, or (4) combined score of 150 or higher on the COMPASS test, or (5) a passing score on the AcuPlacer test.
Ability to relate to students.
Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
Strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous library work or volunteer experience

Responsibilities

Create an inviting learning environment.
Open library during school hours.
Plan schedule of class visits to the library with guidance from building administrators.
Assist with district literacy initiatives and promote information literacy while reinforcing instruction provided by the classroom teacher.
Create library exhibits and displays to illustrate library materials effectively.
Attend meetings for school staff and library associates.
Perform organizational and clerical functions to maintain the library/media center and assist students in their selections.
Take responsibility for the organization, utilization, and circulation of library/media center materials and textbooks.
Use automated library and textbook system for circulation, notification of overdue materials, and to create reports, teacher book lists, and classroom checkout lists.
Maintain records of materials and textbooks that are lost, added, or missing.
Notify teachers, students, and parents about overdue/lost library and textbook materials.
Prepare library book/magazine and supply orders with guidance from district library services, building administrators, and teachers.
Maintain all financial and budget records for materials, including books on order.
Submit orders to Library Services on announced schedules.
Receive and shelve materials if ordered shelf-ready.
Send non-shelf-ready materials for cataloging.
Repair materials not needing rebinding.
Perform annual inventory of library materials/books, textbooks, and other materials.
Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as may be assigned.