Assistant - Library Monitor 7.25hrs/day @ East Elementary

Ponca City Public Schools

Job Description

Library Monitor

Date: July 1, 2016

Reports to: Building Principal, Media Center Specialist

Supervises: Students when a Classroom Teacher is not in the Library

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED

Thorough Knowledge of Media Center Procedures and Equipment

Job Goal: Oversees the day-to-day operation of the media center or perform duties under the direct supervision of a Library Media Specialist.

Employment Terms: 9 Month Contract, 7.25 Hours per Day, Exclusive of a Lunch

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Evaluation: Annually by Building Principal

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the

neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead,

above shoulder and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands

to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to

students; lift/move up to 15 pounds

Occasional Requirements: Lift/move up to 25 pounds,

ability to administer CPR

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performed Under the Direction of a Library Media Specialist:

• Ensures efficient management of the circulation desk, electronic card catalog, and computer lab.
• Instructs students on the proper use of print and electronic library and computer lab resources, including developing students’ research, reference and critical thinking skills.
• Conducts an annual inventory, including discarding dated materials.
• Tracks overdue media center materials and notify students of outstanding items.
• Keeps media center in neat order throughout the day.
• Answers the telephone and takes messages.
• Delivers Audio/visual equipment; maintains inventory.
• Runs computer and audio/visual equipment as necessary.
• Assists in suggesting and locating instructional materials for teachers.
• Assists in maintaining files and records in library.
• Regularly participates in appropriate professional development opportunities.
• Utilizes professional behavior in all school related interactions.
• Complies with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.
• Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.