Library Specialist

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: Library Specialist Job Description: Responsible for the overall management of the Library Media Center (LMC), including but not limited to: promotion of literacy, supervision and instruction; oversight of the library collection, equipment, and circulation system; providing assistance to students and staff using and working in the LMC; and developing and promoting community relations. Assists classroom teachers in providing literacy and research enrichment to students. Must complete DCSD required training for new library staff. ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: - Mostly clean and comfortable; some noise ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Ability to bend and lift up to 40 lbs - Frequent sitting & standing Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls, maintain a clean and organized library environment, and other necessary tasks Help plan and participate in special library events (district-wide events and school specific events) Perform necessary record-keeping for all library resources, including a full inventory of all resources no less than every two years Schedule and support activities for the library program which may include author days, reading promotions and incentives, and school-wide literacy activities Manage training, scheduling, and supervising of student assistants/aides and community volunteers in the LMC Loan library materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources to students, staff, and other DCSD school patrons Perform other library related duties as assigned or requested Process returned materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources Maintain and repair library materials Duties include instruction, supervision, management, and programming in the Library Media Center Organize and reshelve returned items Manage materials using our library management software (Destiny) Attend District trainings pertaining to the library: Destiny, databases and digital resources, collection development, weeding, purchasing, etc. Manage loans between DCSD school libraries (ILL loans) Follow the DCSD media policy and board policies pertaining to the library Assist classroom teachers in maintaining supportive learning environments in the LMC in accordance with information literacy/research standards and DCSD’s priority learning outcomes Assist students and staff when using print and/or DCSD digital resources Support DCSD curriculum and reading advocacy; supervise students in the library in conjunction with a licensed teacher Certifications: Education: High School or Equivalent (Required) Skills: Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs, Attention to detail, Basic library management knowledge preferred (Destiny and Dewey Decimal System), Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective oral and written communication skills, Enjoys reading and willing to read, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Must feel comfortable reading aloud to students, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong customer service skills, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Buffalo Ridge Elementary One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 35 FTE: 0.88 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 176 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $17.80 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $22.63 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $17.80 USD - $27.45 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: August 27, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.