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Deer Trail School Engagement Specialist/Library Specialist

Connecting Students. Strengthening Library Access.

Are you someone who enjoys helping students build confidence in finding, evaluating and using information? Do you thrive in a role that blends teaching, relationship-building and public service?

Arapahoe Libraries is seeking a Deer Trail School Engagement Specialist/Library Specialist to support both Deer Trail School and Davies Library. In this role, you'll create and deliver library instruction, serve as a liaison with school partners, support collection development for the school, and provide direct services to both student and public library patrons. No two days look exactly the same. You may spend your morning teaching students about information literacy, your afternoon helping patrons with technology questions, and your evening connecting community members with library resources and services.

About the Role

The Deer Trail School Engagement Specialist/Library Specialist works closely with Deer Trail faculty, the Davies Library Team and other Arapahoe Libraries staff to support student learning and community engagement. During the school year, you'll develop teaching plans and provide instruction that supports classroom learning while building library and information literacy skills. You'll help students explore new ideas, think critically about information, and develop confidence using library resources to support their learning.

This role serves as an important connection between the school and the public library. You'll build relationships with educators, students, families, and community members while helping connect people with resources, services, and opportunities that support their goals. Whether you're helping identify materials that support classroom curriculum, introducing students to new technologies, or encouraging exploration and discovery, you'll play an important role in expanding access to learning.

When you're not working with students, you'll help create a welcoming library experience for patrons of all ages. You'll assist with reference and technology questions, support library accounts and materials handling, promote library resources and programs, and contribute to the daily operations that keep the library running smoothly. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys continuous learning, takes initiative, and is comfortable adapting to new ideas, technologies, and community needs.

Key Responsibilities

School Programs and Services

• Create teaching plans and provide library instruction that supports library literacy, information literacy and in-school learning units.
• Train and assist students in the use of library resources.
• Serve as a liaison between Deer Trail School and Arapahoe Libraries.
• Attend school meetings and collaborate with school staff and library partners.
• Support the purchase of relevant materials for Davies Library through school partnerships and grant-funded initiatives.

Patron Assistance and Service

• Provide welcoming, proactive service to library visitors.
• Assist patrons with library account inquiries, basic reference questions and advisory services.
• Promote library resources, programs and events.
• Respond to patron concerns, set expectations for library use and help foster a positive library experience.
• Maintain a welcoming and organized library environment.

Technology and Materials Support

• Assist patrons with computers, mobile devices and other technology.
• Support use of library technology resources, including e-books, online databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Troubleshoot printers, copiers and other library equipment.
• Process, shelve and maintain library materials and patron holds.
• Support collection merchandising and library displays.

Learning and Collaboration

• Stay current on library resources, services, technology and trends.
• Keep informed of district communications and updates.
• Collaborate with co-workers and other departments to meet the needs of patrons and students.
• Provide feedback, observations and ideas that support continuous improvement.

What You Will Bring

Student Engagement: Connects with learners of different ages, backgrounds and learning styles in ways that are engaging and approachable.

Teaching and Information Literacy: Helps students build confidence in finding, evaluating and using information while supporting classroom learning.

Technology Curiosity: Enjoys exploring new technologies and helping others learn to use digital tools and resources.

Relationship Building: Develops positive partnerships with students, educators, patrons, co-workers and community members.

Initiative and Growth Mindset: Takes ownership of their work, seeks out answers, and continually looks for ways to learn and improve.

Equity-Focused Perspective: Recognizes and values diverse experiences, perspectives and learning needs.

Alignment to ALD Core Values: Demonstrates collaboration, equity, innovation and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Qualifications

Required:

• Two years of customer service, library or education/teaching experience.
• Experience teaching school students about library and information literacy skills.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Basic technology skills for Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Teams, and an ability to learn and apply new technologies.
• Ability to demonstrate curiosity in the vast technological and online resources the library has to offer and comfortable learning side by side with patrons.
• Ability to communicate new ideas, products and services in a positive and engaging manner.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for an environment of constant change.
• Ability to work with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with children and teens.
• **Ability to obtain and maintain certification for First Aid, AED and CPR.**

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Spanish language skills

Who We Are

At Arapahoe Libraries, we are a forward-thinking, inclusive organization committed to enriching lives and strengthening our community. Guided by our core values-collaboration, equity, and innovation-we believe in the power of curiosity and lifelong learning. Our motto, "Let's Find Out," reflects our spirit of exploration and shared discovery.

Let's Find Out Together

Help students strengthen their library and information literacy skills while building connections between the school, the library, and the Deer Trail community. If you enjoy teaching, supporting lifelong learning, and creating welcoming experiences for patrons of all ages, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Inclusion and diversity are part of our values at Arapahoe Libraries.

Qualified applicants who can support the communities we serve are encouraged to apply.