Library Technician - Peakview Elementary School at Cherry Creek Schools

, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Database Maintenance, Circulation Management, Curriculum Support, Clerical Work, Student Supervision, Microsoft Office, Interpersonal Relations, Organizational Skills, Conflict Management, Confidentiality

Industry

Description

Job Title: Library Para-Educator FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Classification Group: Paraeducators Supervising Position: School Principal or designee Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel Pay Range: Range 04 Last Updated: 03/04/2024 Pay Information [https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/2906] Benefits Information [https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/domain/2323] JOB SUMMARY: Prepare visual aids for classroom use. Assist librarian with maintaining database. Help students with locating appropriate materials and checking out/in books. Maintaining media equipment. Work with small groups of students to reinforce instruction. Perform various clerical tasks. Depending on the site, reports to the Library Technician or Librarian. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Provide academic curriculum support by preparing media center displays, bulletin boards, charts, and other visual aids for classroom use. Schedule media equipment usage, repair, inventory, maintenance, and ordering of related supplies for classroom use. Daily 30% 2. Maintain media center books, periodicals, and database collections, including taking inventory, checking-out/in media materials, overdue notices, book orders, book repairs, interlibrary loan requests, vertical file materials, and other circulation desk responsibilities. Daily 25% 3. Assist students with curriculum reinforcement to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of computers, research, and reports. Daily 20% 4. Assist with supervision of students and parent volunteers in the media center. Daily 10% 5. Perform basic clerical work such as typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, and taking inventory. Daily 10% 6. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 100% REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired. * Criminal background check and fingerprinting required * High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma * No professional work experience required * Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc. * Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. * Basic knowledge of media equipment. * Intermediate English language skills. * Intermediate oral and written communication skills. * Advanced interpersonal relations skills. * Advanced organizational skills. * Ability to work alone and with others. * Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations. * Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. * Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds) * Primarily works indoors * Typically a quiet noise level * Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization * Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing. * Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key). * Visual concentration. * Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics. * Prolonged standing and walking. * Squatting. * Overhead work. * Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing. * Normal school district environment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered. * Experience working in the public sector * Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds * Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement * Associate degree. * Public (e.g. school district, city, county) library, classroom/instructional work in an educational setting, or licensed teaching experience. * Experience working in a school district or educational setting. * Experience working with school age children. * CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

Supports the school library by managing book circulation, maintaining databases, and preparing visual aids for classroom use. Assists students with research and computer skills while providing general clerical support to the librarian.