Classified Librarian

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs activities related to coordinating a library within an elementary school, including ordering and shelving books and materials, maintaining inventory, updating library information, checking out books and materials, and providing literacy guidance and enrichment to students. The position supports classroom instruction and school-wide literacy programs in collaboration with teachers and under teacher supervision where specified. Work is generally performed in a school library during scheduled school/work hours or days; extended hours or days may be required as directed. The work environment may be quiet, moderate, or loud and involves frequent interaction with students, the public, and staff. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Library experience is preferred. The role is scheduled for 2.5 hours per week, 0.5 hour per day, across 102 days per year, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Compensation is $22.19–$23.30. Benefits eligibility is listed as part-time—ineligible.

Requirements

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 and interact professionally with students, adults, and the public.
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in software systems; computer proficiency including office productivity applications.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records, document management, and filing systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications in the educational community.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set clear priorities, and demonstrate effective organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to perform routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks effectively and efficiently.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Commitment to students' education as a primary responsibility; student-centered and relationship-focused approach.
Demonstrated teamwork, cooperation, collaboration, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of office methods and procedures, including telephone etiquette, and knowledge of district policies, procedures, and functions.
Knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to assigned students' needs.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.
Ability to work the days, hours, locations, and assignments directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or squat; climb stairs, ladders, or stools; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and operate computer keyboards and writing utensils.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; heavier loads may be required for some assignments depending on position and student need.
Oral, auditory, visual, and hand/finger coordination capacities needed to perform duties and interact with others.

Nice To Haves

Library experience.

Responsibilities

Assist individual students with activities instructed by a teacher and, under teacher supervision, work with small groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
Help students find library materials and books, and assist teachers in locating and assembling materials for classroom use.
Check books and materials in and out; manage the computer-based circulation system; process inter-library loans; and contact students and staff about overdue materials.
Conduct library skills sessions and story time, provide reference assistance, and supervise students using programs on digital devices.
Carry out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in teacher lesson plans, and coordinate completion of assignments with classroom teachers.
Develop and maintain the library collection, including preparing and administering the library budget, reviewing and ordering materials, maintaining a cataloging system, and removing obsolete or worn materials.
Follow district policies for ordering and processing new library materials; order and track films from free and rental services; and mend and repair books as needed.
Maintain library statistics, inventory, shelves, materials, work areas, and library records.
Create special displays and coordinate activities that orient and engage library patrons and volunteers.
Participate in and assist with planning school-wide literacy programs and initiatives, and support the school site plan by collaborating with teachers on curricular goals and Colorado essential skills.
Attend district library meetings, required meetings and conferences, and required pre-job and ongoing training.
Perform miscellaneous clerical duties and assist other staff members.
Report consistently for scheduled work, perform other duties as assigned, and attain proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards.