Library Assistant

Position Title: Library Assistant
Building: Mason Public Schools / Mason High School / In-Person
Reports to: Principal

About Mason Public Schools:

Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.

Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public School is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

Job Summary: The Library Assistant helps support the daily operations of the high school library by organizing materials, checking books and resources in and out, helping students locate information, maintaining library records, and supporting educational programs.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff
• Ability to work with and motivate children
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to use computers and adapt to new programs
• Ability to prioritize tasks

Job Description:

• Handle the circulation process for library materials, in support of the Librarian/Teacher.
• Process and prepare incoming materials for the library collection.
• At the direction of teaching staff and building administrators, provide support for students engaged in online learning.
• Provide support to teachers in monitoring student academic progress.
• Organize and maintain all areas of the collection in the correct order and place.
• Provide general information for library use and guidance for student learners.
• Prepare various library materials for teachers upon request
• Maintain AV equipment through cleaning and repair when needed
• Maintain confidentiality for all school-related information
• Help maintain an orderly classroom environment for learning
• Handle Chromebook usage and troubleshooting
• Shall perform all other duties as directed by the principal

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking
• The position requires occasional lifting of supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the day
• Work may take place both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of some travel to other schools or field trip locations

Wages: $14.46 per hour, annual increases for five years.

Benefits: Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 6 School Closure Days, Retirement, Holidays per the bargaining unit agreement, and access to the SETSEG Healthcare Clinic.

Schedule: Position begins 2026-2027 school year

• Anticipated start date of August, 2026
• 7:30am to 2:40pm daily, 5 days/week

Deadline: June 14th, 2026

All candidates are required to complete the StyleProfile™ assessment as a component of their application. This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process. Once the application has been submitted, the StyleProfile™ assessment will be assigned and sent to your email. The StyleProfile™ assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.