Library Tech Para - Temporary

LIBRARY TECH/PARA-TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT
7 hours per day (7:45am-3:15pm, 30 minute lunch)
Salary: $21.13 to $27.65 per hour, depending on experience
Assignment: begins 5/18/26, ends 11/24/26

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

PRIMARY DUTY: Oversee the general operation of the school library and supervise students during recess and lunch periods. Requires exercise of significant degree of independent judgment and responsibility in performing duties including ordering, cataloging, organizing, and managing all library books and resource materials, assisting students and staff using the library, and providing library and literacy-related instruction to elementary students.

See below for detailed job description and qualifications

BENEFITS: This position does not qualify for benefits.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent -AND-
Applicants must have one of the following three:
1. Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree or higher - OR –
2. Minimum of 72 quarter credits from accepted institution of higher education - OR –
3. Successful completion of the ETS ParaPro Assessment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience performing comparable duties in a library or education environment; or
Education with coursework in library science or a closely related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of basic principles of library management. Must be able to accept responsibility, take direction, display initiative, and work independently. Must have strong organizational skills and be able to manage time. Must be proficient in the use of computers and software such as Microsoft Office products and have demonstrated ability to learn other school and library-related software programs. Must have skill and accuracy in data input. Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Must be able to make presentations and/or provide training to staff and instruction to students. Must be able to work as a collaborative team player, and provide assistance to staff. Must be able to represent the school district in all interactions in a pleasant and professional manner. Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all work-related matters. Exhibit a positive attitude. Attendance and punctuality are critical functions of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The employee in this position is regularly required to stand and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move 25 lbs. Required to work outside for a portion of the day to provide student supervision.

SUPERVISED AND EVALUATED BY: Building Administrator

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Entiat School District prohibits discrimination with respect to a legally protected characteristic, which include the following: race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employees, who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination, can be reached as follows: Greg Whitmore (Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator) via e-mail at gwhitmore@entiatschools.org, or Susan Morris (Section 504 Coordinator) via e-mail at smorris@entiatschools.org, or Bill Edwardson (Title IX Coordinator) via e-mail at bedwardson@entiatschools.org, or call (509) 784-1800, or by mail at Entiat School District, 2650 Entiat Way, Entiat, WA 98822

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Entiat School District

Paul Rumburg Elementary School & Entiat Middle & High School

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN/PARAEDUCATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Oversee the general operation of the school library and supervise students at recess and during lunch periods. Requires exercise of significant degree of independent judgment and responsibility in performing duties including ordering, cataloging, organizing, and managing all library books and resource materials, assisting students and staff using the library, and providing library and literacy-related instruction to elementary students.