School Library Assistant

School Library Assistant Title: Library Assistant Location: TBD Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Position Type: Full‑Time Terms of Employment: 186 days Salary: Level 1 FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt, Hourly The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and hosts 60+ different languages spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest‑rated high school in the nation and #1 high school in Kansas according to the US News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas. Our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers. Job Goal Assist the School Library Media Specialist in fully utilizing the services, materials, and resources offered to public school students and staff. Essential Functions Assist students and staff in the circulating procedure of library materials. Perform a variety of clerical and computer‑related tasks as assigned. Prepare the circulation desk for services each day with needed supplies. Responsible for shelving, straightening and shelf reading of library materials. Pull library materials that need to be mended, discarded, and/or replaced. Process new library materials received for circulation. Process periodicals received for circulation. Maintain the school library’s card catalog. Sort returned materials by type, location, or unit of library to which they are assigned. Arrange returned materials numerically or alphabetically by information on spine or label onto book carts. Check to see if returned materials are overdue or on reserve. Examine returned materials for obvious damage. Answer borrower’s questions concerning circulation procedures. Collect and record all library fines. Record receipt of payment for lost or damaged materials. Keep daily circulation statistics and compile a monthly report of library usage and holdings. Assist the School Library Media Specialist with class library schedules and scheduling of library assistants. Assist in training volunteers and new library assistants in circulation procedures. Maintain a professional appearance and behave in a manner appropriate to a public setting. Perform reliably and dependably with a good record of attendance, punctuality, flexibility, and time management. Develop work‑related goals and objectives. Develop job‑related abilities, skills, and knowledge. Attend library‑related meetings, workshops, and in‑service programs. Perform other duties as assigned by the School Library Media Specialist. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent with education/experience mix as determined by the Director of Libraries. Experience prerequisite determined by the Director of Libraries. Ability to perform clerical tasks with limited supervision and assume responsibility for a major segment of the library’s operations. Ability to type at the required level. Ability to work well with others. Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Ability to communicate and follow instructions. Preferred experience in using photocopiers and other office equipment, including micro‑computers and software programs utilized by school libraries. Willingness to keep abreast of changing technologies and assume new responsibilities required by the introduction of new services and equipment. Must exhibit the appropriate attitudes and personal qualities necessary to provide high‑quality library service. Communication and Organization Maintains communication with school personnel, parents/guardians, and the school community to enhance cooperative action that meets the educational needs of students, and utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Language Skills Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public. Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and push items weighing 50 pounds such as a bike or wheelchair, or rearrange furniture. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. The employee is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output, and well‑being. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other Skills and Abilities Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and the community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication. Contact Information Billie Esser, Director of School Libraries Central Office and Training Center Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal‑opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. For more information regarding Title IX please contact: District Compliance Coordinator 2010 N. 59th Street, Kansas City, KS 66104 View phone number on click.appcast.io Title View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education