Library Clerk - Middle School (Beginning 2025/26 School Year)

Position Type

Classified/Secretary

Date Posted

4/18/2025

Location

Huntington Middle School

Closing Date

Until Filled

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Location: Huntington Middle School

Position Details: 7.50 hrs/day, 7:00am to 3:00pm; 195 days/year.

Potential reduction hours due to Wednesday early release, early dismissals for parent conferences, holidays, and last day of school; reduction hours subject to change. Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary Schedule

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.

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Essential Functions

• Open/Close Library
• Log on/Shut down all computers
• General knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft programs, Power Point, Follett/Destiny, VIZOR, InTouch, Skyward); 10 key knowledge; scanner knowledge (saving to accounts)
• Manage Chromebook distribution and monitor inventory in VIZOR. Prepare Chromebook bags and chargers as necessary.
• Document Chromebook damanges in VIZOR
• Run reports and monitor inventory of loaner Chromebooks and take necessary steps to retrieve unreturned Chromebooks
• Enter fines in InTouch
• Check in and check out books/textbooks in Destiny
• Maintain student store items including pencils, notebooks, stamps, poster board, etc.
• Assist staff and studetns with laminating projets
• Assist staff with library schedule requests
• Assist students with active directory for computer log on, library research, computer research
• Assist students with google passwords, replace old passwords with google account request form
• Process new and old books with book/material processing (spine labels, bar codes, staming, due date, cataloging, book cover)
• Handle routine telephone calls and direct calls to appropriate personnel
• Enter/withdraw all student/staff on library system
• Collect inventory including spring inventory collection, run reports, resolve all reports
• Maintain AV equipment room. Check in/Check out, inventory control, equipment repair
• Trouble shoot 35 computers, library printers, staff workroom copy machine and printer
• Order media from ESD. Distribute and return to ESD
• Assist staff and student with AV throughout the date (TV/DVD/VCR, video projector, laptop presentation
• Manage daily, weekly, monthly student reports
• Access fines and receive money
• Make deposits
• Track all loaned out books between middle/high school
• Be punctual and have a regular/consistent attendance
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
  
  

Other Functions

• Perform all other responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful secretarial and/or office management experience preferred
• Must possess respect, awareness and appreciation of diversity among individuals and the ability to set and/or support appropriates expectations for individuals
• Must possess positive and effective human relations skills - including ability to project a friendly and caring attitude towards all patrons of the school district both by proper verbal and written business communication
• Demonstrated ability to successfully relate to students of all ages
• Must possess ability to handle confidential matters appropriately and ethically
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions, and determine resolutions and/or action plans
• Must possess ability to be accurate, detail oriented, organized, dependable, tactful, and be responsible including delegating of office tasks, and coordinating workflow of other individuals
• Demonstrated ability to use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation in written and oral communication, plus be proficient in mathematics, and read technical information
• Demonstrated ability to perform general office procedures using standardized methods, basic bookkeeping in compliance with recognized accounting principles, and record keeping duties - including efficiently maintaining accurate records, and files
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate all other commonly used office equipment - including ability to type 50 wpm and operate a 10 key calculator with accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to utilize relevant computer programs including word processing, spreadsheet, relational database systems, and publishing
• Must possess ability to multi-task with constant interruptions, be self-motivated toward assigned tasks, work independently with limited supervision, work well under pressure, and consistently meet required deadlines
• Must possess ability to accept direction and constructive criticism
• Willingness to successfully upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions
• Neat, clean personal appearance and traits that make him/her a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a safe and professional work environment
  
  

EDUCATION

• High school diploma and/or equivalent; prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing
  
  

RESPONSIBLE TO

• School Principal
  
  

BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION

• Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 (PSE 1)
  
  

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; holly.budge@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1918; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; gunnar.guttormsen@kelsosd.org, 360.501.1905

For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; melissa.boudreau@kelsosd.org, 360-501-1800; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; mara.rinker@kelsosd.org, 360-501-1800.

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