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Library Associate - Hillis Elementary 2026-2027 school year
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $17.27 - $21.97 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
6d
Library Assistant
Des Moines Area Community College —Ankeny, IA
- $18.15 an hour
- Temporary
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- US work authorization
19h
Student Library Aide - MCHS
Trinity Health —Des Moines, IA
- Part-time
- University
- Cleaning
- Computer skills
13d
Substitute Library Clerk 2026-2027
Southeast Polk CSD —Altoona, IA
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Working with children
- Computer skills
1d

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Library Associate - Hillis Elementary 2026-2027 school year

Des Moines Public School District -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.27 - $21.97 an hour
6 days ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
Computer literacy
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Desktop applications
Typing

Full Job Description

Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills, work experience and education.

TITLE: Library Associate

POSTION TYPE: Associate

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

High School Diploma, Hi SET or G.E.D.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer/keyboarding skills with ability to operate district software programs.
One of the following: (1) 48 credit hours post-secondary education, or (2) associate’s degree or higher, or (3) Para educator certification from Board of Educational Examiners, or (4) combined score of 150 or higher on the COMPASS test, or (5) a passing score on the AcuPlacer test

Desired:

Previous library work or volunteer experience

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Ability to relate to students.
Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
Strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport.
Basic computer skills.

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist teachers and students in the use of the library/media center and its materials. Provide ongoing support to maintain the library and textbook collections. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the department

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Create an inviting learning environment.
Open library during school hours.
With guidance from building administrators, plan schedule of class visits to the library.
Assist as needed with district literacy initiatives and promote information literacy while reinforcing instruction provided by the classroom teacher.
Create library exhibits and displays to illustrate library materials effectively.
Attend meetings for school staff and library associates.
Perform the necessary organizational and clerical functions to maintain the library/media center and assist students in their selections.
Take responsibility for the organization, utilization and circulation of library/media center materials and textbooks.
Use automated library and textbook system to provide service to students and faculty including circulation of materials and textbooks, notification of overdue materials and textbooks, and to create monthly reports, teacher book lists, and classroom checkout lists.
Maintain records of materials and textbooks that are lost, added, or missing.
Notify teachers, students, and parents about overdue/lost library and textbook materials.
With guidance from district library services, building administrators, and teachers prepare library book/magazine, and supply orders as needed.
Maintain all financial and budget records for materials, including books on order.
Submit orders to Library Services on announced schedules.
Receive and shelve materials if ordered shelf-ready.
Send non-shelf-ready materials for cataloging.
Repair materials not needing rebinding.
Perform annual inventory of library materials/books, textbooks and other material.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as may be assigned

EVALUATES: N/A
POSITION INVENTORY: A13

FLSA STATUS: 190 Day Calandar

FT/PT: Full Time

DAYS: 190 HOURS: 7.5 Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 67% Standing, 67% walking, 32% sitting, up to 66% bending/stooping, Lifting 10 lbs and carry 20 feet.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 67% inside, 32% outside

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

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