Secondary Librarian

JobID: 1755

Position Type:
High School Teaching/208 Secondary Librarian

Date Posted:
2/24/2025

Location:
Donaldsonville High

Closing Date:
03/10/2025

Ascension Parish School Board
Job Description





II. SUMMARY OF POSITION’S PURPOSE


Maintains the library and/or media center with a wide variety of library materials and media resources.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – Bachelor’s degree. Type A, B, C or Level 1, 2, or 3. Louisiana teaching certificate. State certification as Librarian and/or Media Specialist. Additional criteria as established by the School Board.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

• Align library services to support the school’s reading and instructional programs and literacy activities.
• Supervises students in use of library and materials.
• Provides guidance for independent reading endeavors.
• Prepares book talks and exhibits.
• Presents group discussions on use of the library.
• Schedules the use of the library with the principal’s approval.
• Assists in the implementation of school improvement initiatives.
• Provides supplemental materials to teachers for units of work.

B. INFORMATION ACCESS

• Selects and maintains a balanced collection of literacy materials, both fiction and nonfiction, print and non-print, for students and teachers.
• Prepares and submits orders for State Department of Education.
• Receives parish monies and orders supplies through established procedures.
• Orders materials from resource agencies on a free or loan basis, at the request of teachers (excluding vendor previews).
• Provides reserve materials at teacher’s request.
• Assists faculty in selection of materials.
• Utilizes current technological resources as they relate to instruction and library management.

C. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

• Assists in the inventory of textbooks as directed by the principal.
• Issues equipment to teachers and, at the librarian’s discretion and principal’s approval, to students.
• Establishes procedures for inventory.
• Coordinates the repair of audio-visual equipment.
• Collects and processes fines for lost or damaged materials through established office procedures.
• Processes materials for library use.
• Maintains database.
• Establishes circulation procedures.
• Notifies students and teachers of new materials.
• Prepares reports as needed for Southern Association, State Department of Education and federal agencies such as Title V funding sources.
• Assists teachers in equipment operation and use.

D. FACILITIES

• Arranges library to encourage simultaneous use by groups and individuals.
• Ensures that the library is maintained and cleaned.

E. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Opens the library and/or media center during the school day.
• Participates in faculty meetings, extra-curricular activities, and school functions.
• Participates in special programs and activities.
• Implements emergency procedures established by the school.
• Ensures that the confidentiality of student and employee records is maintained.
• Attends professional meetings.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and provides courteous and prompt service to all patrons including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Schedules and/or attends conferences with parents. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that student and employee records confidentiality is assured.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve instruction, service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork to support and enhance the curriculum.
Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports:

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  Instructional Components
  

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    • Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in supervisory positions
    • Lesson Plans
    • Instruction
    • Collaborate with colleagues and departments
    • Grade papers
    • Take and record attendance
    • Enter/Average grades
    Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher
    
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  Supervision
  

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    • Supervision of students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event
    • Supervision of students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned
    • Supervision of students in the classroom
    • Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies
    Supervision of students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned
    
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  Non-instructional Components
  

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    • Attend meetings generally associated with the instructions of students
    • Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings
    • Attend training sessions
    • Attend IEP meetings
    • Attend parent-teacher conferences
    • Attend back-to-school and open-house events
    • Attend graduation
    • Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings
    Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request
    
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  Extracurricular Activities
  

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    • Attend/work concessions/gates of no more than 15 athletic events per school year as requested by the principal or designee
    Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor
    
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• Performs other duties as required

NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.


V. SIGNATURES:





This job description was approved by the Ascension Parish School Board on: June 25, 2024.