Chesterfield
Library Assistant
Company
Role
Library Assistant
Location
United States of America
Job type
Full time
Posted
1 week ago
Estimated salary
Job description
Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.
General Description:
This is for the 2026-2027 school year.Provides assistance to the library media specialist for library functions, including assisting with instructional lessons with students, performing routine clerical duties, locating and checking out materials for students and staff and assisting other staff in the performance of similar or related duties. Tasks performed are specific and recurring; work procedures are covered by oral or written instructions.
Job Description:
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FY27 RATES
Essential Job Functions:
Assists in processing new and discarded library materials
Manages circulation transactions
Shelves materials
Assists librarian in repairing books
Assists students and teachers in locating materials, and in the use of library technology and databases
Assists in preparation and implementation of special programs, inventory and library lessons
Assists in maintaining an attractive and organized learning environment
Prepares correspondence, reports, and other materials as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Budgetary Responsibility:
N/A
Report Preparation:Provides periodic and ad-hoc reports regarding services.
Equipment Operation:
Operates personal computer, basic office equipment and equipment related to education.
Contacts:
This position has contact within the school staff, parents and students.
Work Direction/Supervision:
This position provides work direction to parent volunteers and student helpers.
Decision Making:Performs majority of work tasks independently. Supervisor is consulted in unusual or complex situations.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
N/A
Physical Demands:
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, reach overhead and move up to 50 lbs unassisted.
Work Environment:
The employee regularly works in a school library. The employee may be exposed to mold and dust. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Qualifications:
Additional Job Requirements:
High School diploma, training, or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
State Police Criminal History Investigation
Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Compensation
$25,378.66 - $43,143.71Hours Per Day
8Days Per Year
190Benefits
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.
