Public Library Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Application Deadline: In-District Bargaining Unit Members August 11, 2026. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled. 

Projected Start Date: Approximately September 2, 2026 . Exact date to be determined by the district.

This is a DLI position and requires applicants to be bilingual.  

6 hours/day, 182 days/year

Salary Range 9 $22.29 to $30.54/hour

Salary Range 9(To be paid at range 10 once bilingual proficiency is  verified) $22.29 to $30.54/hour (Range 10: $22.96-$31.47) 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described.  If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.  Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:   The job of "Educational Assistant - Elementary/Middle - Media" is done to ensure an orderly operation and maintenance of the school media collection and to provide library services to students and staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification

• Experience Required: Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school-age children
• Education Required: High school diploma or GED
• Highly Qualified Status (Completed associates or higher degree, completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 college quarter hours or more) or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local" academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics)
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Fingerprinting and Criminal Background check, and current First Aid/CPR card

 
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Skill to perform basic clerical functions, basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment
• Ability to use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Bilingual and bilterate in Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies
• Ability to rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations

 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages circulation and collection, utilizing the automated system in place, including: adding and deleting patron records, backing up data each day, adding and deleting materials, processing materials, running reports as needed, keeping an inventory of the collection
• Monitors classes that come to the media center for regular library visits: check-in/check-out of materials, reading a story (elementary), supervising study hall or work sent by the teacher, supervising silent reading time
• Processes materials for library use: spine label, stamp, bar code, enters into the system
• Repairs/mends library materials as needed
• Aids students in the selection process and in other computer work
• Trains and supervises volunteers helping with media center upkeep, e.g. shelving books
• Acts as a representative of the media center: fielding calls from parents, fielding calls from sales representatives, working with parent clubs, working with the public library

 
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Helps maintain general upkeep of the library
• Sets up space for classes, meetings held in the library
• Gathers collections for staff as requested
• Notifies staff and students of overdue materials in timely manner
• Process holds for students
• Promotes library as needed (bookmarks, posters, etc.)
• Makes bookmarks as needed
• Sorts media mail and develop and maintain a file of vendor catalogs
• Keeps a list of teacher/student requests for ordering purposes
• Collects money and issue receipts for lost books and issues refunds if a book is found
• Maintains bulletin boards, seasonal displays in media manner
• Participates in lunch, recess and dismissal duties as assigned by principal
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assists with the transportation needs of students, including walking them to and from the bus, supervision of students on the way to and from the bus, supervision of loading and unloading of buses, arranging for the transportation needs of students

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to:
  • sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
  • talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environment
  • use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive motion such as keyboarding
  • reach for and handle objects
  • use close vision, distance vision,  peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Focus on a computer screen
• Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds may also be required on occasion

 
WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance.  In case of an absence, site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
• Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information about students, staff, and parents
• Exercising prudent judgment
• Work independently in the performance of routine duties
• Follow all District policies and work procedures, as well as federal and state regulations
• Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
• If employee is bilingual, interpretation, translating documents, and/or communicating orally in the second language may be requested
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
*Applications must be submitted to Frontline Recruiting and Hiring by the closing date in order to be considered for the position. All employees hired by the school district into a position not requiring licensure must be fingerprinted and have a criminal history check completed.  The cost is $71.50 and is the responsibility of the employee.  This employment is considered probationary pending return of the criminal records check from the FBI and Oregon State Police through the Oregon Department of Education.  
Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  

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