Limited Appointment Library Resource Specialist - Cherokee ES (329132)

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Incumbents in this classification perform a variety of duties in a library or computer lab setting, in accordance with 21st century teaching and learning skills. Duties include: maintaining facility and equipment; tracking, preparing, receiving, and maintaining inventory of library and instructional equipment and supplies; instructing students and teachers on use and availability of library and instructional resources; documenting and reporting of activities; providing support regarding IT related issues and problems, and monitoring student use and behavior.

• Assists students, teachers, staff, and administrators on facility use and availability of digital and physical library and instructional resources.
• Collaborates with teachers regarding student instruction and supervision while utilizing equipment and resources in assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintains master calendar used to reserve time in assigned area of responsibility.
• Prepares and maintains records related to the utilization of the facilities and activities in assigned area of responsibility.
• Manages and maintains supplies and inventory of library and instructional resources utilizing the district’s standard library management software.
• Maintains the library catalog; ordering, processing, cataloging, and weeding materials to best meet the needs of students and teachers.
• Administers or assists with the Accelerated Reader program, if utilized at the site.
• Coordinates the repair and/or maintenance of library and instructional equipment.
• Conducts activities related to information and digital literacy and reader engagement.
• Manages budget expenditures for library materials.
• Ensures all students and staff have required functioning personal technology and curriculum materials, accounted for in the library management software.
• Provides technical support, customer service, and on-site assistance to school administration, staff, students, and parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

High School Diploma or G.E.D., and one year of educational, computer, library, or clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):

• Principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility.
• Report preparation methods
• Customer service principles
• Organizational management principles.

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

• Providing customer service.

• Preparing and maintaining reports and records.

• Instructing users in the use of facilities and equipment in assigned area of responsibility.

• Maintaining inventory and supplies.

• Maintaining schedules.

• A functional knowledge of PC applications and the Google platform; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, students, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will be paid at ninety percent (90%) of the posted range.