Vallivue School District is hiring: Elementary Library Media Assistant in Caldwe

Position Type:

Support Staff/ Library Media Assistant

Date Posted:

1/17/2025

Location:

Falcon Ridge Elementary School

TITLE: LIBRARIAN/MEDIA SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS

1. At least two years of college-level coursework or an Associate’s Degree in education or related field
2. Previous library experience preferred
3. Ability to work with children one-on-one and in small group situations
4. Excellent oral communication skills; able to read stories and keep students’ attention
5. Knowledgeable about how to use a library
6. Knowledgeable with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, reports, and periodical, reference, and book search programs
7. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
8. Works well with students, staff, and the public
9. Excellent organizational skills
10. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
11. Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
12. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY

To provide support services inherent to the effective operation of the school media center under the direction of the Media Specialist.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting Students and Staff

1. Conduct orientations in library procedures for student library assistants
2. Monitor student computer and library materials use on a sign-in basis
3. Assist the media specialist or teacher in teaching library science skills and promote the proper use of library resources
4. Assist students in the library or media center
5. Share books with students through oral readings, book talks, reading programs, and dramatizations to stimulate interest in reading
6. Be familiar with online resources such as websites, search engines, and databases to assist students with information retrieval
7. Assist students in locating reference materials
8. Assist students in making proper use of media center equipment and materials
9. Promote and facilitate reading programs
10. Read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read
11. As requested by teachers, select and pull items for thematic units
12. Help create and distribute a library class schedule for the school instructional year

Media Center Materials and Operations

1. Process new books, magazines, and other media materials including making labels as needed using the Dewey Decimal Classification System
2. Shelve and maintain books, audio-visual equipment, and other library resources appropriately
3. Mend and repair books and other library materials
4. Assess and assist in collecting library fines, if applicable, and reimbursements for lost or damaged books
5. Conduct a yearly inventory of books and equipment
6. Assist the media specialist in providing students with a large and varied selection of high-quality age-appropriate books
7. Troubleshoot computer and technology problems on library computers
8. Display and file periodical literature
9. Check books in and out
10. Handle overdue library loans
11. Maintain bookkeeping functions regarding overdue books, fines, and notices of fines
12. Operate equipment such as computers, copiers, the intercom system, calculators, laminators, the telephone system, scanners, and digital cameras
13. Create a positive atmosphere in the library that encourages student and staff use
14. Prepare special educational displays
15. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Other

1. Handle library mail and type correspondence and reports
2. Duplicate learning materials as requested
3. Attend faculty meetings as required
4. Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise
5. Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development
6. Seek assistance should emergencies arise
7. Represent the school district in a positive manner
8. Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
9. Perform other duties as assigned

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the media specialist and/or the building principal in conformance with any applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be considered in all respects “employment at will”. The “employment period” and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired.