Instructional Assistant- Library

District Overview:

The School District of Springfield Township (SDST) in Montgomery County, PA borders Philadelphia and is incredibly accessible to surrounding areas by just a short drive. A cornerstone of our district is providing the best free and public education to the students in Springfield Township. We deeply value and respect the employees who are committed to helping us provide an inclusive environment for all students and staff. Members of our team enjoy competitive salaries, great benefits, PTO and more! View more information about our Equity Initiative here.

Qualifications:

Must enjoy working with children. Excellent computer and keyboarding skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to work in a flexible/shifting priority environment with regular interruptions. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Description:

The School District of Springfield Township is seeking candidates who possess excellent interpersonal skills, the desire to work with energetic students, and the ability to relate well within the school community. The position will support the librarian with daily tasks and students in the library. The High School library program is highly technology-oriented. Library staff are expected to be fluent with both information and management technologies. The Library Assistant is a person trained and skilled in the area of technical services who provides assistance to the professional librarian. This is a position that involves a great deal of personal interaction. The Library Assistant offers guidance to students and faculty in the use of the Library and develops positive, cooperative relationships with all students, staff and others. This list of responsibilities in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The candidate will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by the supervisor of the position.

Terms of employment:

10-month position following the SDST District calendar. The position would work 7 hours with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, 186 days per year. This position will start August 25, 2026. If you are an external candidate and you are offered a position with the School District of Springfield Township, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working: State Police Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), FBI Fingerprints (Act 114), School Health Record - includes physical & tb test, Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report, PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form(s). To find more information about how to complete these documents go to the district Employment Opportunities website.