Position Type:
Library
Date Posted:
6/13/2026
Location:
Ryan Middle School
Date Available:
08/07/2026
Closing Date:
06/18/2026
Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Job Summary: The library assistant supports the secondary librarian in maintaining the library and assisting students and staff in the effective use of library resources.
New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 6: $21.60 - $24.14 DOE
Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement
Work Hours: 7.5 hours per day
Work Year: 10 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)
Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):
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Must meet at least one of the following three qualifications:
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A high school diploma, or equivalent, and have completed the ParaProfessional Assessment, or have the ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment within four (4) months of hire; or
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An associate's degree or higher; or
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Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent
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Typing skills required with a minimum of 35 words per minute.
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Must have knowledge and experience working with computers, computer software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases, and familiarity with library catalog and classification systems.
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Must demonstrate successful experience working with secondary students, coping with continual interruptions, and shifting job priorities.
This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:
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Accrued sick and personal leave
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Paid holidays
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Medical, dental, vision, and audio
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Retirement (PERS)