Library Assistant (SY 25-26)

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Chantilly, VA

Salary: Information not available

Country: Canada

Job Overview

The Library Assistant performs varied tasks to support library materials processing and circulation, assist students and staff and support the school librarian.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Provides clerical support to the school librarian
Supports and assists the school librarian in encouraging library use
Assists in processing library materials and circulating resources
Assists students and staff in locating materials and utilizing resources and technologies

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High school diploma

Experience

Experience providing direct customer service

Licenses and Certifications

NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to utilize library management systems
Ability to apply library procedures and policies
Ability to compose routine memoranda and letters with general instruction
Ability to maintain clerical and financial records and prepare routine reports
Ability to operate a word processor and standard office equipment
Knowledge of on-line search techniques
Proficiency in word processing and data entry

Physical Requirements and Environmental Hazards

The following provides an overview of typical physical requirements and environmental hazards for this job:

	RARE	OCCASIONAL	FREQUENT	CONSTANT
Lift or move 26-50 pounds			X
Lift or move more than 50 pounds	X
Climb/Descend (ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.)	X
Balance				X
Stoop				X
Kneel				X
Crouch/ Squat				X
Crawl	X
Reach				X
Stand				X
Sit				X
Walk				X
Push				X
Pull				X
Bend/turn/twist head or neck				X
Bend/turn/ twist waist				X
Manipulate (pick, pinch, etc. with fingers)				X
Grasp				X
Feel				X
Talk				X
Hear				X
See				X
Remain stationary		X
Repeat hand/arm, wrist/finger motion				X
Operate machines and/or power tools			X

RARE

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

Challenging physical interactions

(biting, hitting, throwing objects, encroaching, etc.)

X

Challenging verbal interactions

(offensive language, shouting, threats, etc.)

X

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 10 Months/ 187 Days/ 7 Hours

Salary Level:

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

About Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) fulfills its mission of “Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world" through deeper learning experiences, demonstrating instructional leadership across the Commonwealth and nation as a member of the Virginia is for Lovers Network 4.0 and by being recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a School Division of Innovation.

Loudoun's 98 public schools offer more than 82,000 students an educational program that ranks among the best in Virginia and the nation. As the fastest growing county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Loudoun continues its proud tradition of quality public education, maintaining an outstanding record of student achievement despite the pressures of surging enrollment.

Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 41st in the nation.

LCPS centers equity as one of its foundational core values. For our community, equity means being committed to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, affirming, and respectful environment for each student and staff member that fosters success, growth, and academic rigor. The cultivation of this environment requires us to reject and condemn the use of hate speech, racial slurs, antisemitism, and any action or behavior that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, orientation, gender expression, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or other cultural identities or expression. Such noninclusive speech, behavior, and actions do not reflect who we are as a learning community.

We embrace and value the unique identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and needs of each student and employee. Celebrating our diversity is important and helps define us as a school division.

Demonstrating the courage to address inequities and remove barriers represents an integral part of our collective effort towards excellence in education. Equity is the vehicle that leads to greater access, opportunity, and equality so that each student is empowered to make meaningful contributions to the world.

With rapid growth and expansion comes various jobs vacancies! We hope you will consider LCPS as you begin your career!

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