Library Technician - Woodland Elementary

Job Description

FLSA CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION PLAN : Educational Support Personnel

PAY RANGE : Range 6

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SUPERVISOR : School Principal or designee

LAST UPDATED : 02 / 25 / 2019

JOB SUMMARY : Under the direction of a licensed staff member, assist the library specialist by maintaining media equipment and the resource room, performing associated clerical tasks, preparing instructional materials, and working in small groups with students. Depending on the site, may supervise the Library Para-Educator or report to the Librarian.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.

Provide academic curriculum support by preparing media center displays, bulletin boards, charts, and other visual aids for classroom use. Schedule media equipment usage, repair, inventory, maintenance, and ordering of related supplies for classroom use. [Daily, 30%]

Maintain media center books, periodicals, and database collections, including taking inventory, checking-out / in media materials, overdue notices, book orders, book repairs, interlibrary loan requests, vertical file materials, and other circulation desk responsibilities. [Daily, 25%]

Assist students with curriculum reinforcement to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of computers, research, and reports. [Daily, 20%]

Assist with supervision of students and parent volunteers in the media center. [Daily, 10%]

Perform basic clerical work such as typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, and taking inventory. [Daily, 10%]

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position.

High school diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year of Public (e.g. school district, city, county) library, classroom / instructional work in an educational setting, or licensed teaching experience.

Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Basic knowledge of media equipment.

Intermediate English language skills.

Intermediate oral and written communication skills.

Advanced interpersonal relations skills.

Advanced organizational skills.

Ability to work alone and with others.

Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : The minimum certifications and licenses that must be met, valid, and unexpired for a candidate to be considered for a position.

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

One (1) year of Public (e.g. school district, city, county) library, classroom / instructional work in an educational setting, or licensed teaching experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are inessential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licenses.

Associate's degree.

Experience working in a school district or educational setting.

Experience working with school age children.

CPR and First Aid certifications.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS : The physical exertion, cognitive capacities, and work environments required to perform a position's duties and responsibilities.

Moderate physical effort (lifting up to 25 pounds).

Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing.

Eye / hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key).

Visual concentration.

Concentrated reading / writing / mathematics.

Prolonged standing and walking.

Squatting.

Overhead work.

Frequent lifting, pulling, and / or pushing.

Normal school district environment.