Library Specialist - Interlake High School 2024-25

Bellevue School District•Bellevue, WA

3d•$31 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The position of the Library Specialist is done for the purpose/s of comprehensive management of a School Library. COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, and have at least one of the following:
ETS Paraeducator Assessment, or
Have an Associate of Arts degree (original transcripts), or
Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (original transcripts), or
Have completed a registered apprenticeship program (certificate);
Foreign degrees accepted if evaluated by a NACES member company.
Library experience.
Knowledge of media resources and library management principles and practices
Experiences frequent interruptions to concentration
Frequently performs or tracks multiple tasks simultaneously
Occasionally deal with distraught or difficult individuals
Previous experience or training in student behavior techniques and principles
Use of standard information technology software related to the position’s functions
Prior experience with budget management and purchasing techniques
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Organize and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines
Ability to troubleshoot routine library technology to determine appropriate course of action to resolve problem
Working knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, database applications and the ability to operate audiovisual equipment.
Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

Nice To Haves

Two years library experience or experience in a related field and education in library science is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Manages collection development through the selection, acquisition, de-selection of library materials.
Collaborates with certificated staff in the continuous assessment, improvement and development of library resources to support the District’s curriculum.
Develops and establishes a welcoming environment of respect and rapport with students, staff, and community.
Advocates and communicates the mission, goals, functions, impact and outcomes of the Library Resource Center.
Provides flexible and equitable access to a range of information to meet the diverse learning abilities and needs of students and staff.
Markets the library as a critical resource to enrich literacy, knowledge and competence to empower student excellence, innovation and success.
Supervises and interacts with students in the library.
Develops a budget providing for the purchase, processing, and upkeep of library resources.
Procures supplemental funds through many avenues such as grants, book fairs, and donation events.
Curates resources for subject specific curriculum, assembles and organizes library resources for classroom use in collaboration with certificated staff.
Builds depth and breadth of knowledge about the library collection and anticipates future needs.
Assists students and staff in identifying the appropriate resources for learning and literacy.
Catalogs all library resources.
Maintains records and inventory of library materials.
Collaborates with key leadership teams to develop and align use of Library Resource Center to meet student, staff and community needs.
Manages library use during the normal professional work day.
Administers and assigns library fines for student accounts.
Develops and maintains community relationships to provide access to resources not available through BSD.
Recruits, trains and oversees the library student and community member volunteers and student assistants.
Troubleshoots routine library technology issues.
Other job-related duties as assigned.