Classified Librarian

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs activities related to coordinating a library within an alternative high school, including ordering and shelving books and materials and maintaining inventory, updating library information, checking out books and materials, and providing literacy guidance and enrichments to students. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Requirements

High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to perform routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks effectively and efficiently
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of office methods and procedures including appropriate telephone etiquette
Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required
Fingerprinting and background checks are required for all positions.

Nice To Haves

Library Experience

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Assists individual students performing activities instructed by a teacher
Assists students in finding materials and books in the library
Assists teachers in locating materials for classroom, and assembles materials for teachers’ use as directed
Attends district library meetings
Attends meetings and conferences as required
Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year, in order to remain up-to-date on job procedures
Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in a teacher's lesson plan
Checks books in and out with students
Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes
Conducts library skills sessions for students
Conducts story time for students
Coordinates completion of assignments with classroom teachers
Creates special displays for library, such as holiday displays, and special events to stimulate student interest
Develops and coordinates activities to introduce, orient, and supervise patrons and volunteers to the library
Develops and maintains the library collection, including preparation and administration of the library budget; reviewing, selecting, and ordering of new library materials; maintenance of comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials; weeding of obsolete and worn materials from the collection
Maintains all library statists
Maintains library, shelves books, and keeps library materials, shelves, and work areas organized
Manages a computer-based circulation system
Mends and repairs books as needed
Orders and tracks films from free and rental film services
Follows district polocies for the ordering and processin of all new library materials
Participates in, and assists with planning, school-wide programs and initiatives for literacy and Colorado essential skills
Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and assists other staff members
Processes all inter-library loans
Processes and contacts students and staff regarding overdue notices
Provides reference assistance to students and staff
Supervises students in the use of the various programs on digital devices
Supports the school site plan through collaboration with teachers to integrate the Colorado essential skills and through active involvement in the achievement of the school’s curricular goals
Under the supervision of a teacher, works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
Uses the network system in the building