GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working independently under the general supervision of the Principal; develops, operates and coordinates a comprehensive elementary library program and school media center consistent with school goals, objectives, and curriculum. Establishes and maintains a comprehensive library program which enhances the educational program of the school; coordinates with city library and other agencies to assist teachers in locating resources to meet their curricular objectives; purchases new books which relate to curricular goals; provides regular library skills lessons with balanced scope and sequence to all students; develops long-range collection development plans and policies for discarding dated materials; opens library to students on an individual volunteer staffing so that each class visits the library each week; instructs and assists students in the use of the card catalog, basic reference sources and in finding materials; checks books in and out to students and teachers; inventories, repairs and orders books; prepares purchase requisitions, assigning proper account codes; collects monies for damaged or overdue books; communicates with students, teachers and parents to recover library materials, to collect monies due; prepares, compiles, and reserves books and other materials for teachers and classes to use in special assignments; maintains the library in an orderly manner in line with learning objectives; maintains and files catalog cards and makes appropriate changes to books and catalog cards; attends monthly Library Technician meetings.
EDUCATION: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by course work or experience in typing, record management, and general office practices.
EXPERIENCE: Training, education and experience which demonstrate an ability to perform the duties of the position. Three years experience in library work and/or college level coursework in library science desirable.
KNOWLEDGE OF: General and specific organization of a school library; use of the library card catalog and basic reference sources; Dewey Decimal System; student behavior management strategies and techniques; appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar; basic arithmetical concepts; basic operating knowledge of standard office equipment, including computers and technology; routine record management, storage and retrieval systems and procedures.
ABILITIES/SKILLS: Develop a library program which supports the needs of the educational program; coordinate with outside library services, city and county; use book classification system, such as the Dewey Decimal System and basic library reference materials; keep a wide variety of records in connection with a school library; performs routine clerical tasks and operates a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment; learns to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment; demonstrates an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude towards students of varied age groups; works and motivate students; communicates effectively in oral and written form in English; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
OTHER: Person performing service in this position classification may exert 20 to 50 pounds of force to lift carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects with frequent walking, some bending, stooping, squatting. Work is fairly active. Candidates will be required to take a Library Technician performance assessment. Candidates scoring 85% or better will be considered for an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.16 - $25.73 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- South Pasadena, CA 91030: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Library services: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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