Elementary School Librarian

Newberg Sd 29J•Newberg, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide assistance to the District Library and Instructional Technology teacher and serve the campus with library services. Candidates should have the ability to work collaboratively with the district librarian to set up and manage effective library procedures. Responsible for supervision of students in the library during library lessons. Candidate will also manage library and technology circulation, create an engaging and nurturing educational environment, and manage maker space activities for students during library class periods.

Requirements

Ability to work collaboratively with the district librarian to set up and manage effective library procedures.
Supervision of students in the library during library lessons.
Manage library and technology circulation.
Create an engaging and nurturing educational environment.
Manage maker space activities for students during library class periods.
Knowledge of library/media center automated circulation system and library rules, functions, policies and procedures.
Familiarity with practices and procedures of a school library/media center.
Computer/technology skills.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Assist library/media specialist with supervision of library educational assistant, student assistants, and parent volunteers.
Set up and manage effective library procedures.
Operate efficiently various machines and equipment including computers and audiovisual equipment.
Lift and carry audiovisual equipment.
Work independently and exercise good judgment.
Recognize situations that require referral to the library/media center specialist.
Ability to read English and comprehend complex technical language.
Ability to write memos and correspondence in English.
Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed, but basic, written or oral instructions in English.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor(s), staff, students, parents and community.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate with Spanish speaking students and adults preferred.
Experience working in a library and/or a public school setting preferred and/or experience in assessment work.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain procedures for effective circulation and maintenance of technology equipment in partnership with the district technology department.
Manage circulation of library materials as well as technology devices to students and staff.
Work with the district librarian to assist with the cataloging of purchased materials.
Maintain and update the Destiny Library catalog to reflect currently enrolled student accounts and currently employed staff accounts.
Answer telephone and assist staff and patrons with varied requests.
Receive, inspect, and process incoming equipment and materials.
Train and supervise student aides in routine library tasks.
Maintain and inventory technology equipment and other library materials.
Assist in ordering, receiving, and stocking supplies.
Process student ID cards for students and maintain individual student pictures.
Manage staff, train and proctor all state-required assessments.
Repair books and equipment as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.