Classified Librarian

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Classified Librarian coordinates a library within an elementary school. Duties include ordering and shelving books and materials, maintaining inventory and library information, checking materials in and out, and providing literacy guidance and enrichment to students. The position supports classroom instruction and school-wide literacy initiatives in collaboration with teachers, and works under teacher supervision when reinforcing material with small groups of students. The role maintains and develops the library collection, including budget preparation and administration, selecting and ordering materials, cataloging, and weeding outdated or worn items. It also manages circulation and inter-library loans, maintains statistics and records, supports students and staff with reference and materials requests, and keeps the library organized. The position may perform other assigned duties and is expected to attend training, meetings, and conferences as required. Work is generally performed in a school library. The noise level may range from quiet to loud, and the incumbent frequently interacts in person and through other communication methods with students, staff, and the public. Scheduled school/work hours and days are required; extended hours or days may be directed.

Requirements

High school graduate with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new equipment and systems.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including with students and adults in varied settings.
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in software systems.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records, document management, and filing systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interact with the public courteously and professionally.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, work independently, and demonstrate organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to perform routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks.
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications.
Considerable knowledge of district policies, procedures, and functions, as well as office methods and procedures, including telephone etiquette.
Knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to assigned student needs.
Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a team setting and strong cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented, energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible.
Commitment to student education, a student-centered and relationship-focused approach, and willingness to participate in ongoing training.

Nice To Haves

Library experience.

Responsibilities

Assist individual students with activities instructed by a teacher and work with small groups under a teacher's supervision to reinforce previously introduced material.
Help students and teachers locate library books and other materials, and assemble materials for teachers as directed.
Check books and materials in and out and manage the computer-based circulation system.
Conduct library skills sessions and story time for students.
Carry out instructional programs and lessons in learning environments designated in a teacher's lesson plan.
Coordinate assignment completion with classroom teachers and collect assessment and monitoring data.
Create library displays and develop activities to orient and supervise patrons and volunteers.
Develop and maintain the library collection, including preparing and administering its budget, selecting and ordering materials, cataloging, and removing obsolete or worn materials.
Maintain library statistics, organize the library and work areas, and mend or repair books as needed.
Follow district policies for ordering and processing new library materials.
Order and track films from free and rental services.
Process inter-library loans and contact students and staff about overdue materials.
Provide reference assistance to students and staff.
Supervise students using programs on digital devices and use the building network system.
Participate in and assist with planning school-wide literacy and Colorado essential skills programs and initiatives.
Support school curricular goals by collaborating with teachers to integrate Colorado essential skills and contribute to the school site plan.
Perform clerical duties and assist other staff members.
Attend district library meetings, other required meetings and conferences, and required pre-job and ongoing training.
Report consistently as scheduled, attain proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards, and perform other duties as assigned.