We have the following opening for the 2026-2027 school year:

 

 

Hopewell Elementary School

• Library/Technology Assistant




• 8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (M-Th) 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (F) (30 min. unpaid lunch)


• $18.15/hour after a 60-day probationary period

PLEASANT VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE: Library/Technology Assistant

DATE: April 2026

QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate with post-secondary education and/or experience in areas related to the listed performance responsibilities.

REPORTS TO: Teacher Librarian

JOB GOAL: Provide clerical and technical skills in the areas of circulation, processing, computer operation, maintenance and inventory. Acts as the technology contact person for the building.

 

CIRCULATION

1. Assist students and faculty at circulation desk


2. Supervise student checkout


3. Renew books for students


4. Enter and edit Holds for students and teachers as needed


5. Check in material from students and staff


6. Shelve all returned materials in proper location


7. Follow up on overdue materials


8. Generate Emails for over dues


9. Remind students verbally as needed


10. Maintenance for lost materials


11. Update catalog with lost materials


12. Prepare bills/invoices as needed for lost or damaged materials


13. Keep accurate records on lost or damaged materials


14. Issue refunds when necessary


15. Enter/download student records into Destiny software system


16. Prepare pages with barcodes for each classroom


17. Enter new student information as necessary for each class


18. Prepare photograph for each new student in the system


19. Generate monthly Destiny reports of ongoing fines for Belmont office


20. Assemble bibliography reports from Librarian as requested


21. Assist with lost/damaged book reports

 

PROCESSING SERVICES

1. Process new books for shelf use


2. Apply barcodes, spine labels, and protectors as needed


3. Laminate dust covers or plastic coat for paperbacks as needed


4. Stamp book with district and school ID stamps

 

TECHNICAL SERVICES

1. Assist students and teachers in use of computer and other equipment


2. Help supervise and assist with computer use as needed


3. Set up and operate the LCD computer projection system, Ipads, Chromebooks, printers, video recording equipment, or other materials


4. Assist students with Destiny catalog, Google Doc issues, etc.


5. Help schedule and maintain the integrity of the device carts


6. Make minor repairs (trouble-shoot malfunctions/problems)


7. Contact Belmont for special supplies or devices (cords, plugs, headsets, etc)


8. Assist students and teachers with materials selections and location


9. Repair old or damaged material as needed


10. Advise Librarian on status of library supplies and repairs


11. Create displays around the library


12. Assist staff in ordering/circulation of AEA materials

 

 

LIBRARY MAINTENANCE

1. Shelf maintenance


2. Straighten books on shelves


3. Organize shelves according to call numbers


4. Display books as necessary


5. Shelf read periodically to ensure the organization of the shelves


6. Clean and dust equipment and furniture as needed


7. Perform general room maintenance

 

INVENTORY

1. Complete annual inventory/Assist with Weeding


2. Scan books by sections of the library to make an account of all books


3. Mark or withdraw lost/damaged materials


4. Compare computer list with books on shelves


5. Make suggestions for weeding/new acquisitions


6. Repair materials as necessary

 

TECHNOLOGY CONTACT PERSON

1. Acts as the liaison between the technology coordinator and the staff


2. Assists staff with technology questions or problems


3. Disseminates materials, software and hardware, as needed

 

PTA BIRTHDAY BOOKS

1. Generates a list of student birthdays by month via Destiny


2. Prepares a letter for all students for participation in the Birthday Book Club


3. Keeps a record of student names, dates, class, chosen books and final tally


4. Prepares insert with student name and birthday for chosen books


5. Takes photo of the student with the book

 

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year assigned according to the Letter of Assignment.

 

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building level administrator.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   Medium Work - lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. constantly.  Stooping and kneeling occasionally.  Reaching, talking, and hearing frequently.  Must be able to remain mobile throughout the work day.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The district is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including recent Iowa legislative requirements. The district strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

 

Equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, training, layoffs, and termination. All employees are expected to uphold and adhere to the district’s equal employment opportunity policies. This policy will be communicated annually to all employees to ensure ongoing awareness and compliance.