Instructional Resource Library Assistant; IRLA

Instructional Resource Library Assistant (IRLA)

Position Type:
Support Staff / Instructional Resources

Date Posted: 3/2/2026

Location:

Ed Clapp Elementary School

Date Available:

Immediate

Full/Part Time: 1.0 FTE

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Schedule:

9-months Monday - Friday

Salary Range:
Group 3 from $18.43 to $22.85 per hour

Provides library and technical support for the building level instructional resource needs of students and staff.

• Communicate and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, students, and parents. Maintains a positive attitude
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Library Media Specialist or Building Principal
• Participate in District Emergency Plans as needed at the building level
• Shelve materials into the collection in a timely manner (daily)
• Check resources in and out using electronic circulation software
• Manage overdue items and interlibrary loans (ILL)
• Collect fine money under the supervision of the Library Media Specialist
• Process library materials, including book jacketing, adding spine labels, stamping, and adding date due slips
• Repair damaged books when appropriate
• Supervise/assist students and staff while in the library. Assist students and staff to locate and use resources
• Manage the inventory of resources in the school, including lost or damaged items
• Collaboratively plan with Library Media Specialist to create displays to promote library resources and services
• Support the Library Media Specialist in his/her effort to teach students information literacy
• Inventory library supplies and make recommendations to Library Media Specialist regarding ordering needs
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district
• Provide primary technical support of AV and peripheral devices for instructional building staff. Examples:
  • Maintain digital recording equipment for instructional use (cameras, camcorders, DVD drives, etc.)
  • Change projector bulbs
  • Adjust, align, and clean projectors
  • Coordinate with custodial staff to install projectors when necessary
• Demonstrate connectivity and use of AV equipment for staff
  • Assist with connectivity issues and AV ports at the point of need
• Manage scheduling for lab
• Clean screens, wipe keyboards, dust machines
• Wash laptop bags
• Collaborate with DIR and IT Department to provide technical support. Examples:
  • Provides basic AV & IT troubleshooting support to teachers and students (student PLDs, teacher laptops, printers, cords, connectivity, projectors, SMART boards, Apple
    
    TV, Aver visions, Redcats)
  • Refers significant problems to Problem Report Database for follow-up by IT Help Desk
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of district-adopted tools and resources (IRLA meetings, Tech Camp, Teach2
  
  Learn Classes) and apply knowledge at work as changes and adoptions occur
• Make recommendations to Library Media Specialist for upgrades and replacements of AV and peripheral devices

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum two year technical degree or related experience.

• Experience with computers and AV devices, computer and AV operations, connecting computer and AV peripherals, computer software applications, online resources, and general electronic troubleshooting is essential.
• Experience in libraries and basic knowledge of library operations.

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via  Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach:
1) Cover Letter
2) Resume/CV
3) Three (3) Professional References
4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach:
Current teaching license.

Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsor ships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please call  or email human resources.nd.us.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.

Postings current as of 3/5/2026 9:59:32 AM CST.