Bilingual Library Clerk - Angelou en Pasco School District 1

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE (509) 543-6700

Open Date: September 2, 2025      

Application Deadline/Close Date: September 9, 2025 at 4:00pm, or until filled. 

POSITION:      Bilingual Library Clerk

LOCATION:     Maya Angelou Elementary

HOURS:          7.00/day, Monday - Friday

                      180-day calendar

SALARY:         $22.32 - $24.61

                       Salary Schedules

                  AA Degree - $0.50/hour extra

                      BA Degree $0.75/hour extra

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports student learning through classes in a variety of formats to promote the use and enjoyment of literature.
• Assists librarian in conducting classes.
• Distributes various books and media by providing requested classroom reference materials.
• Instructs students to educate them on the proper use of the library resources.
• Inventories equipment and materials in library.
• Processes orders to maintain library collection controls.
• Promotes library use related to special holidays, seasonal activities, etc. to motivate students to use library resources.
• Research availability of materials. and media to select appropriate items.
• Supports teachers, students, and other personnel to identify resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Participate in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback and/or direction on a variety of issues.
• Answer phones including support for other departments, taking messages, responding to voicemails and/or forwarding calls.
• Perform clerical duties to assist in the daily activities for the building and administrator(s).
• Assists with supervision of students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist other personnel as may be required to support them with the completion of their work activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

                                                                                                             QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior job-related experience preferred but not required.
• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), required.
• Experience working in a K-12 setting preferred but not required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of general office equipment such as computers, copiers, laminators, telephones, scanners, paper cutters, book covering materials, step ladders, and/or rolling book carts.
• Knowledge of library control systems.
• Knowledge in proper use of English in both written and verbal forms, use of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment including basic computer applications.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Understand and conduct verbal and written instruction.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING:

• Passing score on district administered clerical test.
• Passing score on district administered bilingual test. 
• Keyboard accuracy of at least 45 words per minute (WPM) on district administered typing test.

Letters and applications received after 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, [email protected]; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, [email protected].