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Lake Elsinore USD

Library/Media Assistant I - Temescal Canyon High School Job at Lake Elsinore USD

Lake Elsinore USD, Lake Elsinore, CA, United States, 92532


Job Summary

The job of "Library Media Assistant I" is done for the purpose/s of providing assistance in the circulation, reference, classification and record keeping activities in assigned school library/media center facility; assist in the operation of a school library/media center and report to the Principal or a certificated designate; perform a variety of routine clerical duties in support of assigned operations.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Library Media Assistant I" is done for the purpose/s of providing assistance in the circulation, reference, classification and record keeping activities in assigned school library/media center facility; assist in the operation of a school library/media center and report to the Principal or a certificated designate; perform a variety of routine clerical duties in support of assigned operations.
Essential Job Functions:
* Performs routine circulation-related duties; checking library/media center books, periodicals, media equipment and related materials in and out; inspecting incoming items for damage, need for mending, due date, etc.
* Assists in filing and maintaining order of card catalogues, book shelves, magazine racks and cassette/equipment storage areas.
* Compiles, types and updates a variety of records and lists related to library/media center operations including equipment lists, overdue notices, card catalogue index, etc.
* Assists students and teachers in using library/media center; answers questions, assists students with the use of card catalogues and research projects and assists with the use of media equipment.
* Answers the telephone and receives library/media center patrons; provides general information or refers caller/patron to appropriate source for information requested.
* Maintains accurate records related to library/media center materials including shelf and software lists; assists in taking inventory as assigned.
* Performs minor/routine servicing, maintenance or repair of media equipment and library books and materials; refers major repair/maintenance to appropriate authority.
* Assists with cataloging and classifying library/media center books, materials and equipment as assigned.
* Performs a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing and copying.
* Assists in activities designated to promote the library/media center such as displays, bulletin boards, decorations, etc.
* Provides direction and instruction to student aides as assigned.
Other Job Functions:
* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Job Requirements - Qualifications:
* Experience Required: One (1) year prior job related experience and general clerical work.
* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Skills: Typing/keyboarding accurately at 30 words per minute; operate standard office equipment including use of basic computer applications, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation, maintain detailed and accurate records.
Knowledge of standard office equipment, library control systems.
Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instruction. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. Learn to perform minor maintenance and repair work on library/media equipment and materials.
* Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
* Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Successful completion of District Proficiency Test.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED: A complete application is required. After you complete/update your application, you will acknowledge and sign the following statement:
I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district/County Office.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENT FOR CSEA CURRENT EMPLOYEES-Unit members seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (the posting is the same job title you currently hold) must provide a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor. The letter must be dated within six months from the date of the posted vacancy.

Resumes and supporting documents help to determine minimum qualifications and employment history. All documents should be attached to be viewed with your application. Please use the Edjoin FAQs attachments section (located at the upper right side of the screen in the help tab) as a guide when attaching documents to your application.

You must have a valid email address. You will be notified for testing and interviews via the email address you provide on your application. Please check your email regularly or you may miss important communications notifying you of testing and/or interviews for this recruitment.

**TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED** You must attach an official dated (within 12 months) certificate validating a typing speed of not less than 30 corrected words per minute in a 5-minute timed test. More information below.

Minimum Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: One (1) year prior job-related experience and general clerical work.
* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
-Skills: Typing/keyboarding accurately at 30 words per minute; operate standard office equipment including use of basic computer applications, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation, maintain detailed and accurate records.
-Knowledge of standard office equipment, library control systems.
-Abilities to sit for prolonged periods; understand and carry out oral and written instruction. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. Learn to perform minor maintenance and repair work on library/media equipment and materials.
SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DUTIES

Comments and Other Information

TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: You must attach an official dated certificate validating a typing speed of not less than 30 corrected words per minute (5 minutes and must be dated within one year) to your Edjoin application. You have the option of taking an online typing test or taking a proctored typing test at any staffing agency. The certification must include your name, date of the test, length of the timed test (must be 5 minutes), corrected words per minute and the source of the test. Applications without a current typing certificate will not be considered unless you have a typing test on file. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or I can provide assistance.
A WORD ABOUT ONLINE TYPING TESTS: There are many online typing sources. Please remember, they are all different and you will have to register with some in order to receive a certificate with your name, date, length of test (must be 5 minutes) and net typing speed (must show number of errors and/or accuracy).
Typing.com
Freetypinggame.net
Speedtypingonline.com
DISTRICT PROFICIENCY TEST: TBD
CURRENT CSEA EMPLOYEES are subject to the Article 13 Language Change when applying for positions posted after October 11, 2024.
•A unit member seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold) must be a permanent employee for at least two years prior to the date of the posted vacancy.
•Unit members granted a voluntary lateral transfer shall wait one year from the date of transfer before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold).
•Unit members currently serving a probationary period (including a promotional probationary period) shall not be eligible for a voluntary lateral transfer (same job title as posting)
•If three or more eligible unit members apply within this posting, with the same job title as the posting, all other candidates shall be excluded from the interview process.
•Voluntary lateral transfers may be denied based on poor job performance as evidenced by an overall "Needs to Improve" or "Unsatisfactory" rating on the most recent performance evaluation, two or more "N"s and/or one or more "U"s on the most recent evaluation, unjustified excessive absenteeism (without an approved leave per Article 10). Leave entitlement usage shall be prorated to the date of the job posting, and/or disciplinary actions with 1 year prior to the date of the posted vacancy.

NOTE: When fewer than three eligible lateral transfer (same job title as on posting) applications are submitted, interview priority will be given to current employees in the same job family of the posted vacancy. A maximum of six total internal and external candidates will be invited to interview.

Offer of employment conditional pending pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test

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