Library Media Services Technician - Potter Jr. High

Fallbrook Union Elementary•Fallbrook, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) is a K-8 district located in the foothills approximately 50 miles northeast of San Diego, California. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing students in appropriate library skills for their grade level, assisting students and teachers in locating library media materials and equipment, and planning, organizing, and prioritizing multiple tasks efficiently. This role requires independent work with minimal supervision and effective oral and written communication skills. The technician will also coordinate with and support teachers in classroom learning, conduct research, implement and present lessons, lead library orientations, and instruct students on various library-related topics including children's literature, research skills, internet use, and electronic card catalog usage. Additional duties include genre studies, author studies, personal narratives, and read-alouds to support reading comprehension, as well as performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
An Associate’s Degree of Arts (AA) or have completed 48 college/university semester units or pass the FUESD proficiency test for this classification.
Knowledge of computer operations and/or interest in learning the basic routines and procedures used in a school library media center is necessary, or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
Experience working with diverse groups and cultures.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to enroll in library-related classes and participate in professional growth activities is desirable.

Responsibilities

Directs students in appropriate library skills at each individual grade level.
Assists students and teachers in locating library media text materials, research material for classroom use, and equipment.
Effectively plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks within reasonable time limits.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Coordinates and supports teachers with classroom learning; research, implement, and present lessons to classroom groups; conduct library orientations; instruct students in children’s literature, research skills, internet use, and electronic card catalog skills; genre studies, author studies, personal narratives, and read aloud to reinforce and support appropriate grade-level reading.
Performs other related duties as assigned.