What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Aide - Quarry Trail Elementary position at Rocklin Unified School District?
About the Employer
The mission of Rocklin Unified School District, the cornerstone and leader of educational excellence, is to ensure each student becomes a well-rounded individual who thrives intellectually and develops unique strengths to pursue and achieve personal ambitions while contributing to a dynamic world through a school system distinguished by :
- A culture of innovation, collaboration, and high expectations
- Inspired personal learning and growth
- Respect and support for all those who serve our students
- Vital partnerships throughout our community
Job Description / Essential Elements :
Rocklin Unified School District
JOB TITLE : Library Aide
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
To perform a variety of technical and clerical duties involving circulation, reference, catalog, and record-keeping activities at a school site Library Media Center (LMC), assisting students and teachers in utilizing LMC resources, and supervising the work of students and / or volunteer assistants.
SUPERVISOR : Principal
TYPICAL DUTIES :
Circulates various books and media for the purpose of providing requested classroom reference materials.
Conducts programs in a variety of formats (e.g., story telling, puppet plays, etc.) for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.
Instructs students for the purpose of educating them on the proper use of the library resources (e.g., classification system, automated catalog program, care of materials, and other resources).
Inventories equipment and materials in library collection for the purpose of documenting losses and / or maintaining availability of materials.
Processes materials (e.g., books, periodicals, films, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining library collection controls.
Promotes library use related to special holidays, seasonal activities, etc. for the purpose of motivating students to use the library resources.
Assists teachers, students, and other personnel for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and / or class assignments.
Participates in District meetings of library aides for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback and / or directions on a variety of issues.
Other duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :
High School diploma or equivalent, A.A. or B.A. desirable.
Criminal Justice Fingerprinting Clearance.
Previous experience as a librarian; ability to direct library / media program and the staff.
GOALS OF EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE :
The goal of effective performance will be to ensure consistent, positive visibility for school and district library media programs. Two-way communication between library media personnel and the school community promotes understanding and builds good will, cooperation, and support. The ultimate success of school library / media programs depends, to a large extent, upon the level of understanding and support from within the general school community for the mission, goals, and objectives of the program.
DESCRIPTION OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Medical Category II
1. Position requires moderate physical exertion associated with
the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or climb.
2. Position requires physical capability for sustained physical work; requires strength and endurance associated with moderate physical effort.
3. Position requires moderate physical effort while performing continuous moderate lifting.
4. Lifting 50 pounds maximum or carrying any object weighing up to 25 pounds.
Adopted : August 1, 1990
Revised : May 15, 1991
Revised : November 4, 1992
Revised : June 3, 1997
Requirements / Qualifications
All applicants must complete an online application through Ed-Join at www.edjoin.org and submit by the deadline date. Required documents must be attached to the Ed-Join application (do not email, mail, or fax). If you have problems with Ed-Join, please contact the Ed-Join help desk at (888) 900-8945.
Paraprofessional Requirements (Please attach proof of college education / degree / testing) :
1. High School diploma or the equivalent, AND
2. Two years of college - 48 units (attach evidence), OR
3. A.A. degree or higher - (attach evidence), OR
4. Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction. (If passed, attach CBEST, or evidence of passing a Paraprofessional Exam in compliance with the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
If you meet the above requirements, please attach exam results or college transcript)
Applicants who have not previously met these requirements are welcome to apply, but if selected for an interview, will be contacted by Human Resources prior to their interview to take a Paraprofessional test at the District Office.
District employees must apply through Ed-Join using a password-protected, In-District Application. The password can be obtained from your site secretary or the Human Resources office at (916) 630-3310.
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Comments and Other Information
The Rocklin Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and / or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries / complaints, contact our Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education or Director of Personnel Services at (916) 624-2428 or by email at titleixcoordinator@rocklinusd.org.
The Rocklin Unified School District Maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free environment.
PCF : 2924
