Associate, Library (M.C. Cash)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with teachers support staff and school administrators. High School Diploma preferred.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL:

Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in the library to assist teaching staff of public elementary or middle school by performing the following duties.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Composes forms reports letters and other documents as required.
2. Shelves library materials in call number order according to the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
3. Writes notices concerning overdue books.
4. Repairs damaged books and processes more severely damaged books for repair at the bindery.
5. Assists in the inventory of library books and materials.
6. Oversees the general attractiveness of the library and its displays.
7. Organizes the storage and handling of audiovisual materials and equipment.
8. Supervises the scheduling of materials for classroom use.
9. Checks library materials in and out.
10. Assists students and others in locating library materials.
11. Maintains order on grounds as well as classrooms.
12. Operates audiovisual equipment copy machines and computers.
13. Coordinates with the instructional coach to plan and instruct students in literary unit studies
14. Perform other job duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios.
2. Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others.
3. Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
4. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recordkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.
5. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
6. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student staff and public needs.
7. Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
8. Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
9. Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
10. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
11. Ethics - Treats people with respect.
12. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
13. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
14. Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and comprehend instructions correspondence and memos.
2. Ability to write correspondence.
3. Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

1. To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Internet and district software and Microsoft office (Word Excel Publisher PowerPoint and other appropriate technology software).
2. Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
3. Monitor special system(s) not limited to including security and fire alarm systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
2. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In addition some carrying pushing and/or pulling; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
4. The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting walking and standing.
5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Ten-month employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
2. FLSA: Non-Exempt
3. Full Time Employee Benefits: in accordance with Board policy.

EVALUATION:

1. Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.

Required Experience:

IC