Literacy Specialist (Temporary)

at  City of Salinas

The City of Salinas invites applicants for the temporary position of Literacy Specialist. This a non-benefited position. Employees are limited to working a maximum of 25 hours per week and must not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, assists with the implementation and coordination of literacy services for children, adults and families for the Library and Community Services Department, with a strong emphasis on providing public services.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from the Community Education Manager or designee.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, techniques, practices, methods and materials for reading literacy, tutoring assistance, and computer literacy
• Current literacy policies and trends
• Principles of volunteer recruitment, training and management
• Principles and practice of program planning, coordination and implementation
• Microsoft Office programs and internet research skills
• Policies, procedures, and functions of the library system, including Literacy Services is desirable

SKILL AND ABILITY TO:

• Coordinate and facilitate literacy programs
• Collect and analyze program data and organize program information
• Teach tutoring techniques to others and assess effectiveness of the tutoring process
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Perform library clerical tasks and become familiar with departmental procedures
• Use standard office and library equipment
• Make routine mathematical calculations
• Deal courteously and tactfully with the public and/or Literacy and Library staff
• Operate motor vehicles
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with others
• Effectively organize workload
• Operate a personal computer with proficiency using word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Utilize internet and social media websites
• Judgement necessary to obey all applicable laws and make sound decisions while operating motor vehicle
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) highly desirable
  Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
  Experience: One year of paraprofessional library and/or public experience preferably working in a literacy program or other related program
  Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License; employee will be required to use a City vehicle(s) for business use

Please refer the Job description for details