Library Technician - Liberty Middle School

Cherry Creek • Aurora, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a licensed staff member, this role involves preparing library resources for library and classroom use. The Library Technician will assist in maintaining the integrated library system, help students locate appropriate materials, and manage the checkout/check-in process for books. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment, working with small groups of students to reinforce instruction, and performing various clerical tasks. The position requires a High School Equivalency diploma, one year of professional work experience, and basic knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft Office. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with students and staff in a school environment.

Requirements

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• One (1) year of professional work experience
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of media equipment
• Intermediate English language skills
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal relations skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Ability to work alone and with others
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing
• Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key)
• Visual concentration
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Squatting
• Overhead work
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Associate degree
• Public (e.g. school district, city, county) library, classroom/instructional work in an educational setting, or licensed teaching experience
• Experience working in a school district or educational setting
• Experience working with school age children
• CPR and First Aid certifications

Responsibilities

• Maintain library books, periodicals, and online resources, including taking inventory, circulating media materials, issuing overdue notices, processing book orders, performing book repairs, handling interlibrary loan requests, managing online access points, and other circulation desk responsibilities.
• Provide academic curriculum support by preparing library displays, bulletin boards, charts, and other visual aids for library and classroom use.
• Schedule media equipment usage, manage repair, inventory, and maintenance of equipment, and order related supplies for library or classroom use.
• Share information from the District Library with administrators, staff, and the community.
• Assist students with curriculum reinforcement to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of information literacy skills, research resources, and class-assigned projects.
• Assist with supervision of students and parent volunteers in the media center.
• Perform basic clerical work such as typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, and taking inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Attend District Library staff development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED