Bilingual Library Clerk - Longfellow

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

EMPLOYEE SERVICES

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE (509) 543-6700 FAX (509) 543-6728

Open: August 13, 2024 Close: August 19, 2024 or until filled

POSITION: Bilingual Library Clerk

LOCATION: Longfellow Elementary

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2024-2025 School Year

SALARY: $21.78 - $24.01 per hour

AA Degree - $.50 per hour extra

BA Degree $.75 per hour extra

SCHEDULE: 7 hours per day, Monday-Friday

185-Work day

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Ability to proficiently read, speak and write both Spanish and English

• Grade 'C' or better on District administered Thurstone Employment Test

• Keyboarding accuracy at 45 wpm on district administered test

• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness

• Ability to work with minimum supervision and many interruptions

• Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record

• Must work within the designated bounds of authority and confidentiality

• Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to keep accurate records

• Mechanical aptitude for working with various types of audiovisual equipment

• Interest in literature and books and ability to read orally with expression

• Ability to operate computers, using PC, DOS/Windows and Macintosh platforms

• Ability to lift and shelve books continuously for extended periods of time

• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures

• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships

• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and parents

• Experience working with students

DESIRED: (Qualifications which are not required, but would be useful to the position)

• Previous library experience and/or experience with automated circulation systems

• Experience with current library information technology including on-line and CD-ROM

searching in Windows and Macintosh platforms

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the Library Media Specialist in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning library media center; Works with staff to coordinate use of the library media center; Attends library clerks' meetings, workshops, in-service or technical trainings as requested by Library Media Specialist or Principal; assists in supervision of students; other duties as assigned by Library Media Specialist and/or administration.

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

Letters and applications received after the closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, sthornton@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.