Library Assistant

POSITION

There is currently one (1) part-time Library Assistant-Bilingual (Spanish) position available, including benefits. Tentative hours are 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, six hours a day, five days a week, ten months a year. Eligibility lists for the Library Assistant and Library Assistant-Bilingual (Spanish) positions are being established to fill current vacancies, hire substitutes and to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

If you would like to be considered for the BILINGUAL position, please indicate that in the supplemental questions you will be asked at the end of the application process. You will be tested for your ability to speak and read in the second language as part of the testing process.

The hourly salary for the job classifications are as follows:

• Library Assistant - $21.24 - $25.90
• Library Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish) - $21.78 - $26.54 Hourly

FILING PERIOD

Applications for these positions will be accepted online only until Monday, March 2, 2026, 4:30 pm. Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only.

Provides assistance to students and teachers in locating materials and using library resources; handles circulation (e.g., checking books in/out, receiving/shelving); operates a computer to maintain circulation/inventory records; works in a resource center providing assistance to teachers in locating instructional materials.

Positions are assigned to an elementary library or resource center or to an intermediate or high school library. Incumbents at the elementary, intermediate and continuation high school levels manage the day-to-day library operation which varies from structured (i.e., regular classroom visits) to open. Incumbents normally work under minimal supervision from the school principal or from the Librarian at the high schools.

The Library Assistant class is distinguished from secretarial/clerical classes in that incumbents perform duties requiring the development of specialized knowledge of library systems (e.g., cataloging, circulation, index systems) and work directly with groups of students.

Graduation from high school or equivalency is required.

A minimum of six (6) months of clerical experience or experience working with school-age children is required.

Applicants must provide copies of the following at the time of application:

• A copy of your High School Diploma or equivalent (HS Diploma, GED, Official College Transcripts on letterhead/watermarked paper, AA, BA, MA) is required.

You may upload your documents to your application (preferred) or email them to Crystal Vahimarae lications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered. If you need assistance with your application, please contact Crystal Vahimarae at cvahimarae.

A valid, Class C, California driver's license, a good driving record and use of a private automobile may be required, and if so, must be maintained during employment. The ability to speak and read Spanish is required for the Library Assistant-Bilingual (Spanish) class.

Employees work primarily inside a school library or resource center environment, with constant interruptions, and have direct contact with students and the public.

Employees stand, walk, sit, stoop/bend, lift and carry up to 25 lbs. or up to 50 lbs. with assistance, use fingers repetitively, wrists or hands repetitively in a twisting motion; use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal conversation, and see small details.

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION

The examination may consist of the following:

• Job Related Written Examination
• Structured Interview
• Computer Performance Examination
• Language Assessment (Spanish) (For Bilingual position only)

If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service to certify that your degree meets the United States…