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Primary focus on execution of assigned tasks in a specific area of responsibility, with a non-technical scope and a high degree of customer service.\n\nWhat DPS Offers You:\n\nA Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.\nSalary Range: New hires will be set at $22.125 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $22.125 to $26.528 per hou r. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule . The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.\nIn addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement . For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.\nThis position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.\n\nWhat You'll Do:\n\nCodes, classifies, catalogues, receives, checks out, and shelves library materials\nConverts written material to computerized library system\nMonitors circulation of library materials and delivers and retrieves library materials\nPerforms library material inventory, and reconciles discrepancies\nExplains basic use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services and provides library resource location, data search, and service assistance to students and teachers\nAssists individuals and small student groups locate library resources and materials\nMonitors students at assigned site and reinforces positive student behaviors, enforcing administration policies and rules governing students\nDiscusses and coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and library staff\nCoordinates the classification, indexing, shelving and circulation of books, periodicals, audio-visual and multi-media information\n\nWhat You’ll Need:\n\nTo see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.\nTwo (2) or more years of library related experience preferred\nPrevious budgeting and related reporting experience preferred\nLead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.\nLive and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.\nHave the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.\n\nDenver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. 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