Library Teaching Assistant - Pelican Elementary

The School District of Rhinelander has an opening for a Library Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year.

The School District of Rhinelander is a progressive district focused on student achievement for all learners. The community supports excellent facilities that are shared, exceptional technology and high quality professional development for all staff. Our Mission is Equity, Empowerment, Excellence for All! #TheHodagWay

JOB GOAL

To assist the LMS and the District Library Leader in helping students become effective users of ideas and information, and to support the District's goals for students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.

Instructional~

1. Provide a thirty (30) minute class preparation time for each classroom teacher, preceded by directions for supplemental activities obtained from the Library Media Specialist

2. Reinforce instruction in the function of the electronic catalog, information and online resources, and assists students in determining the appropriate use of subject, keyword, author, title, and Boolean searches.

3. Help students with independent book selection based on their reading level

Clerical and Technical~

1. Uses the automated circulation system to check-in and check-out materials to students and staff

2. Responsible for shelf-reading, cleaning, and straightening of library media materials

3. Arranges library media facilities, shifts collections, and labels shelves according to guidelines determined by the LMS

4. Assists in inventory of library and audiovisual materials

5. Prepares lists and pull carts of materials for teachers as requested/approved by the Library Media Specialist

General ~

Performs such other tasks that may be assigned by the principal or immediate supervisor.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance, and shall not use controlled

substances (other than as prescribed) in the work place throughout his/her employment in the

District.

NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to race, color, age, sex, creed, or religion, handicap or disability, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest, record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District''s premises during non- working hours, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices