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• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
  
  
• Date Posted:
  6/13/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Kittitas Elementary School
  
  

POSITION: Library Para Tech

LOCATION: Kittitas ElementarySchool

HOURS: 6.75 hours/day, 2 days/week (Monday & Fridays)

Representation: Public School Employees of Kittitas

Salary: PSE Salary Schedule

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision and Retirement

Position Description: Provide all students with an enriched library environment, containing a wide variety and range of materials and equipment that will invite intellectual growth, and aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library media resources.

Essential Job Functions:

Operates and supervises the library media center to which it is assigned.

Manages and inputs student fines for lost books. Overdue notices sent to parents every 5-8 weeks.

Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials. Weed obsolete and worn materials from the collections.

Purchases, maintains, and inventories yearly all materials within the library media center.

Instruct students on proper use of library materials and equipment and inform users of resources. Present and discuss materials with a class studying a particular topic, on invitation of the teacher.

Maintains a state-of-the-art understanding of technology and the relationship to the use and management of library media programs.

Supervises the computer circulation system, providing technical assistance when necessary. Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.

Assists teachers in selection of books and other instructional materials and makes library materials available to supplement the instructional program. Work with teachers in planning assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.

Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials and equipment the library acquires.

Arranges for District-wide interlibrary loan of materials or use by teachers.

Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.

Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.

Provides reading guidance to students.

Arranges frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest students.

Proctors make-up tests and assessments.

Monitors HS students for in-house detention purposes.

Communicates library needs with building principal.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience as a librarian.

Required Skills, Knowledge and or Abilities

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

Ability to assist with reading strategies.

Ability to prepare letters, summaries, reports, and other necessary documents.

Ability to speak before groups.

Ability to work with staff member, administrators, students, and others.

Ability to work as part of a team in interpreting literature, technical materials, and journal needs.

Physical Demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:

Significant: (i.e., sitting, talking, hearing, walking, vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception, ability to adjust focus, grasping, handling paperwork, repetitive motion, use of personal computer, looking at a computer monitor, lifting up to 10 pounds)

Frequent: (i.e., standing, bending, carrying, stooping, crouching, kneeling, grasping use of phone; use of copy machine)

Occasional: (i.e., driving, lifting over 10 pounds up to 45 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, use of fax machine)

Significant - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Frequent - Occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of time (2.5 to 5.5+ hrs/day)

Occasional - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of time (0 to 2.5+ hrs/day)

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, the scope of responsibilities, and the physical demands, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.

Kittitas School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Tim LaGrange, Superintendent (509) 955-3120 tim_lagrange@ksd403.org; Title IX Coordinator: Brian Avery, Athletic Director, (509)955-3140 , brian_avery@ksd403.org; Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Jenny LaFrenier, Elementary Principal/Special Services, (509) 955-3120, jenny_lafrenier@ksd403.org. Kittitas School District, 601 N Pierce St., PO Box 599, Kittitas, WA 98934

Postings current as of 6/17/2025 8:57:02 PM CST.

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