What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASPEN Manager and Part Time Librarian - H.Y. Livesay Middle School position at Claiborne County Schools?
The paraprofessional role of librarian/ ASPEN manager for grades 5–8 typically combines library media management with administrative support through the Aspen Student Information System (SIS). Core Responsibilities & Essential FunctionsASPEN SIS & Secretary Duties
- Data Management: Input and maintain student records, including attendance, enrollment, and demographic updates within the Aspen Student Information System (SIS).
- Administrative Support: Generate and reconcile monthly reports, manage incoming calls, and handle clerical tasks like filing and processing paperwork.
- Budgeting: Monitor library/media center accounts and process purchase orders for new materials.
- Library Management (Grades 5-8)
- Information Literacy: Instruct students and teachers on how to find, evaluate, and use both physical and digital information resources.
- Collection Maintenance: Curate, catalog, and reshelve library materials, while weeding out outdated resources to ensure the collection remains relevant for middle-grade students.
- Student Supervision: Maintain an orderly and conducive learning environment in the library media center.
- Literacy Promotion: Create engaging book displays and coordinate school-wide literacy initiatives or special events like book fairs.
- Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent and Two Years of Post Secondary Education or pass a Teaching Assistant Assessment on a District Level prior to employment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating district-provided software, specifically the Aspen SIS and library circulation systems.
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.