JOB GOAL:  Assist School Library Media Specialist in the full utilization of services, materials and resources offered to Public School students and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Ability to perform clerical tasks with limited supervision and assume clerical responsibility for a major segment of the library's operations
• Ability to keyboard at 50wpm
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions
• Experience preferred in using photocopiers and other office equipment, including microcomputers and software programs utilized by the school libraries
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing technologies and to assume new responsibilities required by the introduction of new services and equipment
• Must exhibit the proper attitudes and personal qualities necessary to produce high quality library service.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Possess the technical library skills to supervise the daily operation of the library
  • shelving books-magazines
  • reference questions
  • selection of materials
• Desire to work with elementary school age children
• Assist students and staff in the circulation of library materials, use of the online systems
• Performs a variety of clerical and computer-related tasks as assigned
• Prepare circulation desk for services on a daily basis with needed supplies
• Assists in training of volunteers and new library assistants in circulation procedures as needed
• Performs reliably, dependably with a good record of attendance, punctuality, flexibility and time management
• Develops work-related goals and objectives
• Attends library-related meetings, workshops and in-service programs (as required by and paid for by WWPS)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the School Library Media Specialist and School Principal

 

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:  Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy on evaluation.

  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents.  Ability to write, correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents and students.

 

Mathematical and Reasoning Skills – Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 

Physical Demands – 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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Employee works within a classroom setting and moves about as needed. The job typically requires minimal physical exertion; individuals in this position may be on their feet throughout the workday.  The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside classrooms and building.  In addition, the person may need to occasionally push or lift equipment or boxes.  The employee may need to travel to other buildings occasionally. The employee will need specific vision abilities to perform work.  The employee may be required to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students and other staff.

 

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.  Duties are performed primarily indoors.

 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

 

 

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.