Library Technician - Polton Elementary School

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION PLAN: Educational Support Personnel

PAY RANGE: Range 4

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SUPERVISOR: School Principal or designee

LAST UPDATED: 02/25/2018

SUMMARY:  Prepare visual aids for classroom use. Assist librarian with maintaining database. Help students with locating appropriate materials and checking out/in books. Maintain media equipment. Work with small groups of students to reinforce instruction. Perform various clerical tasks. Depending on the site, reports to the Library Technician or Librarian.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide academic curriculum support by preparing media center displays, bulletin boards, charts, and other visual aids for classroom use. Schedule media equipment usage, repair, inventory, maintenance, and ordering of related supplies for classroom use. [Daily, 30%]

Maintain media center books, periodicals, and database collections, including taking inventory, checking-out/in media materials, overdue notices, book orders, book repairs, interlibrary loan requests, vertical file materials, and other circulation desk responsibilities. [Daily, 25%]

Assist students with curriculum reinforcement to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of computers, research, and reports. [Daily, 20%]

Assist with supervision of students and parent volunteers in the media center. [Daily, 10%]

Perform basic clerical work such as typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, and taking inventory. [Daily, 10%]

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.

No experience required.

Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Basic knowledge of media equipment.

Intermediate English language skills.

Intermediate oral and written communication skills.

Advanced interpersonal relations skills.

Advanced organizational skills.

Ability to work alone and with others.

Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Candidate selected for hire must provide proof of Title I Qualified status to Human Resources within 60 working days from hire.

Documentation Options:

• Copy College transcripts showing at least 48 hours of earned credit (unofficial or official) or proof of an Associate’s Degree or


• ParaPro Assessment - need to provide a copy of passing scores or


• WorkKeys Test - need to provide a copy of passing scores

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree.

Experience working in a school district or educational setting.

Experience working with school age children.

CPR and First Aid certifications.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 Moderate physical effort (lifting up to 25 pounds).

Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing.

Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key).

Visual concentration.

Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics.

Prolonged standing and walking.

Squatting.

Overhead work.

Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing.

Normal school district environment.