Position Type:
ESP - Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
5/14/2025
Location:
TENNYSON KNOLLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Closing Date:
Until filled
7.5 hours per day, 185 days per year
CLASSIFICATION: INST 02 ($22.84-$26.97 per hour)
Apply online at wps.org.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
*Associate Degree or two years of college (48 credits)
*Must pass various pre-placement background screenings
*Knowledge of library services & Dewey Decimal System
*Ability to use procedure manuals for self-instruction of District hardware, software, audiovisual operation and maintenance
*Experience in library environment with an understanding of library terminology and practices
*Familiarity with a library automated system (Destiny)
*Organizational skills, including keyboarding (word processing skills, 40-50 words per minute)
*Strong computer/technology skills (spreadsheets, word processing, media file extensions)
*Good oral and written communication skills
*Ability to cope with continual interruptions and shifting priorities
*Willingness and flexibility to work various schedules
*Detail oriented
*Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
*Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Maintains, processes and circulates materials
*Duties will include putting barcodes on books, stamping and shelving books and working with the Destiny automated system
*Assists in directing and supervising students
*Locates and demonstrates knowledge of books and authors
*Operates, maintains, guides and instructs on various computer systems, including a library automated system, hardware and software
*Maintains and circulates equipment and troubleshoots, as needed
*Provides guidance to patrons (students, staff, parents and community members) in the use of library systems
*Performs clerical functions
*Works under pressure to accomplish varying types of work despite frequent interruptions
*Maintains effective communication with patrons (students, staff, administration, parents, community members) and vendors
*Assist the Teacher Librarian with other duties as assigned.
Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone:, email: . Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.