A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
Elementary Library Education Support Professional•0.9375 FTE at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
Sioux Falls School District
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary•Sioux Falls, South Dakota This job is also posted in Sioux Falls School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5844277
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
We want YOU here! This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! Are you looking for a new adventure? Do you love being surrounded by incredible kids and amazing children's books? Are you someone with a positive attitude, a creative spirit, lots of patience, and the flexibility to jump in wherever you're needed? If so, we'd love to have you join our outstanding team at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary! As our Library Education Support Professional, you'll help create a welcoming, engaging library where students discover a love of reading, explore new ideas, and develop lifelong learning habits. You'll work alongside a supportive staff, build relationships with students from PreK through 5th grade, assist with library organization and activities, and help make our library the heart of our school. Spanish language skills are not required—but they are certainly a bonus! If you're ready to make a difference every day while working in a fun, caring, and collaborative school community, we'd love to meet you!
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION LEVEL:
Two years of post high school education or higher, or be able to pass a standardized test approved by the state of South Dakota, for designated Education Assistant positions.
EXPERIENCE DESIRED
Desire to work with elementary aged children, experience with procedures desirable but not required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, hearing; intermittent filing, grasping, and walking. Frequent balancing, bending over, carrying, climbing, crouching, holding, indexing, inserting, lifting, sitting, stamping, standing, stooping, ta lking, turning, writing. Also frequent repetitive motion of wrists, hands, fingers.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The ability to work with frequent interruptions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
Library Education Assisant
Supervises circulation of library materials.
Re-shelves returned books and other materials in timely manner.
Assists students in locating books and other materials as needed.
Assists staff as necessary in locating materials.
Processes new materials and files necessary cards.
Mends books
Supervises students with assistance of staff.
Produces overdue notices, sends letters home, and assists in recovering overdue materials.
Keeps card catalog up to date.
Removes obsolete and worn out materials from shelves.
Types purchase orders, keeps records on circulation and current class lists. Prepares bulletin boards and displays.
May be requested by administration to transport students using personal vehicle.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
View the complete job description here: Elementary Library Education Support Professional
PAY INFORMATION
Starting at $18.42 per hour
Pay Day:
Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
0.9375 FTE, 37.5 hours•9 months M-F 7:30am•4:00pm
CALENDAR
2026-2027 Education Support Professional with Benefits•Elementary Calendar
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
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