Library Media Technician Elementary School

Under the general direction of the Principal / Site Administrator the Library Media Technician Elementary School maintains the library collections at an elementary school site; identifies age appropriate resources for students and teachers utilizing library resources and selects appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; keeps the library a clean and inviting setting; and performs clerical functions related to collection processing circulation maintenance and inventory of library materials. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with library services which directly supports student learning and achievement.

The following alphabetical list of functions duties and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions duties and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assists teachers students and administrators in identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Coordinates special events on request (e.g. Book Fairs reading contests pizza parties) to promote reading.
• Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection and repairs damaged books or recommends retirement of books and/or periodicals to ensure the availability of books and library materials.
• Maintains a clean attractive setting with seasonal and other themes to create an inviting learning environment.
• Maintains materials inventory by researching and purchasing library books library hardware/software media equipment and related instructional materials to provide up-to-date references and ensure the availability of materials when required.
• Monitors student activities handles behavior issues and maintains a quiet and safe environment conducive to learning.
• Orders office supplies and equipment (e.g. laminating film book jackets paper pens) to ensure availability as needed.
• Participates in unit meetings in-service training workshops etc. to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Performs circulation activities for both library books and textbooks (e.g. item check-in and check-out lists of overdue items) to record and control the use location and availability of items in the collection.
• Performs general clerical duties to support the library and instructional program.
• Plans activities for class visits to the library to ensure appropriate and relevant use of time.
• Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports (e.g. collection statistics scheduling reports/requests renewal information overdue lists fines) to provide documentation and information to others.
• Processes library books periodicals and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files; barcoding shelving producing required reports) to provide students and staff with required materials.
• Processes new student library/student ID cards notices of missing damaged or overdue books media and materials; collects and processes fines in order to provide and/or maintain access to library resources and secure reimbursement for losses.
• Provide training to staff on use of library software and proper procedures.
• Read stories to students with appropriate emphasis and style.
• Responds to inquiries of students staff and parents (e.g. availability of books finding appropriate reference documents Chromebook support status of overdue fines) by providing information and/or direction as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Library practices
• Dewey decimal system
• Basic math including calculations using fractions percentages and/or ratios
• English usage grammar spelling and punctuation
• Computer and Internet operations and pertinent software applications
• Operation of standard office equipment
• Student behavior and psychology at grade school age

Skills and Abilities to:

• Communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions
• Schedule activities meetings and/or events
• Gather and/or collate data
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Be organized adaptable and flexible
• Read stories to students in an effective interesting way

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include working under general supervision using standardized routines; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to affect the organizations services.

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of 48 units from a nationally accredited college or university; or A.A. degree or higher or the passage of a local assessment test.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One (1) year of working in a school or community youth organization with library experience preferable.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

None required

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Pass the Districts applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
• After offer of employment obtain:
  • Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  • Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
  • Pre-employment physical exam B through Districts provider at Districts expense

SALARY SCHEDULE:
Classified Salary Range: 16
Work Calendar: 204 Days
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (8 hours/day)
Work Location: Sierra Vista Elementary School

*Materials Required:*
1. Completed application
2. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency (copy of official transcript OR copy of diploma is acceptable)

AND
3. Copy of officialcollege transcript indicating the completion of forty-eight (48) units from a nationally accredited college or university orA.Adegree or higher ORpassage of a Paraprofessional local assessment test