Library Assistant - Elementary

Openings as of 6/21/2026 Library Assistant - Elementary JobID: 12925

DATE POSTED

6/18/2026

DAYS OF THE WEEK

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

The Library Assistant - Elementary School plays a large part in ensuring that students have productive library experiences. This is accomplished in a variety of ways, including keeping the library neat and tidy, shelving books accurately, and checking books in and out in a timely manner. This individual also assists students in locating appropriate reading material. The Library Assistant assists students in accessing and using technology tools but does not provide direct instruction. This position is responsible for greeting guests cordially, making them feel welcome in the library and helping to ensure that their needs are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Greet students, staff, parents, community members and other visitors upon their entrance to the library. Assist individual students who are visiting the library and supervise to ensure students follow library expectations. Responsible for material check-ins and checkouts. Accurately shelve books, and process magazine and other library materials. Maintain patron and circulation records. Responsible for maintaining records for overdue, lost and damaged books; notifying teachers and parents of overdue books.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

May assist Librarian with clerical tasks such as filing, sorting, photocopying and light correspondence. Assist with preparing new books for circulation. Assist with repairing and cleaning materials and equipment. May assist Librarian in cataloging materials and equipment into the district library software system. May assist Librarian with displays corresponding with holidays, special events, celebrations, etc. May be responsible for schedule and coordinate use of audiovisual equipment and software, including computer labs and storage systems for technology equipment (COWS). May assist Librarian with end‑of‑year inventory. May assist with maintaining laminating machine; may be responsible for laminating materials for staff. Multilingual staff member may be asked to translate within their scope of work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; One (1) year clerical experience. Additional Requirements: Positive evaluations. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a school or library environment; Basic knowledge of the district library software system; Basic knowledge of the Internet is helpful.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Criminal background clearance. Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

KNOWLEDGE OF

School board policies and procedures. Microsoft WORD and a general aptitude for computers.

ABILITY TO

Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and pay strict attention to detail. Perform safety responsibilities while under pressure. Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency. Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications: be able to proofread. Exhibit proper telephone etiquette. Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines. Remain flexible; cope with frequent interruptions, multi‑task and shift priorities to meet required deadlines. Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff, students, parents, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community. Cope with and assist angry or distraught students, parents, and other community members. Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers. Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including confidentiality requirements. Abide by Federal Way Public Schools' Policies and Procedures. Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District. Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future." Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee will frequently be required to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer screen and keyboard. The employee may occasionally be required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation, climb stairs or ladder, lift and reach overhead, and lift or carry. The employee must regularly lift or carry up to 5 pounds and must frequently lift or carry up to 15 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift or carry a maximum of 25 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push or pull a maximum weight of 200 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and near video displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position constantly deals with frequent interruptions, demanding deadlines, and occasionally deals with angry and distraught employees, students, and community members.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position typically works 5.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 191 days per year.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to and is evaluated by the building Principal and/or Designee. This position also receives direction and setting of priorities from the school librarian.

REPRESENTATION

Federal Way Education Association – Education Support Professionals (FWEA-ESP).

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

Level 4 on the FWEA-ESP Salary Schedule. This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE: Medical, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, professional development dollars, retirement.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Update 9/1/01; Update with physical demand/working conditions 5/2015; FWEA-ESP review 7/2015; Updated FWEA-ESP job review 11/2019. Disclaimer The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required but should not be considered an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee. #J-18808-Ljbffr Federal Way Public Schools