Assists the school librarian by providing clerical and technical support in the daily operation of the school library. Paraprofessionals may provide instruction provided they are working under the direct supervision of a "highly qualified teacher" (Title I Schools Only).
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assists students and faculty with locating library materials for class assignments, research and independent reading.
2. Assists students and faculty in the use of computer software and on-line services available in the library.
3. Assists with the supervision of students.
4. Shelves returned materials.
5. Operates, maintains and trouble shoots automated library system.
6. Maintains an accurate account of overdue, lost and damaged materials by generating and distributing lists and notices.
7. Assists with inventory of materials collection and assists in preparation of Library Annual Report.
8. Schedules, maintains and assists faculty with the use of audiovisual, technology and office equipment.
9. Assembles materials requested for special use.
10. Processes new materials and repairs damaged items.
11. Maintains bulletin boards, prepares newsletters and assists with public relations activities.
12. Answers telephone, takes messages, files paperwork, types correspondence and performs routine office procedures.
13. Installs and maintains supplemental reading programs, such as Accelerated Reader (AR) and Reading Counts.
14. Assists students and staff in use of AR or Reading Counts programs.
15. Manages data entry, testing, and marking of library collection for use with AR or Reading Counts program.
16. Maintains confidentiality of information.
17. Reports to work on time every day.
18. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to work well with children
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
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