Substitute Library​/Study Hall Associate

Library Media Associate - Substitute

Assist Librarian with the daily operations of the building library. Supervise students in the library. Support students in academic needs through use of library resources.

Education and related work experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required; experience preferred in:
  Working with children.

Technical skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Oral and written communication skills and English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Computer, keyboarding and word processing skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies
• Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

Materials and equipment operating knowledge:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and online resources.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Secondary media associates schedule the use of the library by all classes including weekly use to check out materials.
• Assist teacher librarian in preparing and facilitating lessons and makerspace projects.
• Check in all material returned and return all materials to their proper place in a timely manner.
• Assist students with selecting and using library materials for both academic and leisure purposes, including assisting students doing research projects to locate physical and/or digital materials.
• Send overdue notices and follow through until the materials are returned, replaced, or paid for.
• Make lists and compile materials for teachers to use in their classrooms for particular units of study, as needed.
• Repair damaged material and finish the processing of new books as assigned.
• Maintain a current inventory of books, materials, machines and equipment with a full inventory conducted annually.
• Maintain an atmosphere of learning in the libraries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

Physical activities:

• Stand:
  Over 2/3
• Walk:
  Over 2/3
• Sit:
  Over 2/3
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel:
  Over 2/3
• Reach with hands and arms:
  Over 2/3
• Climb or balance:
  Over 2/3
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl:
  Over 2/3
• Talk:
  Over 2/3
• Hear:
  Over 2/3
• Taste:
  Over 2/3
• Smell:
  Over 2/3

Weight and force demands:

• Up to 100 pounds:
  Over 2/3
• More than 100 pounds:
  Over 2/3

Mental functions:

• Compare:
  Over 2/3
• Analyze:
  Over 2/3
• Communicate:
  Over 2/3
• Copy:
  Over 2/3
• Coordinate:
  Over 2/3
• Instruct:
  Over 2/3
• Compute:
  Over 2/3
• Synthesize:
  Over 2/3
• Evaluate:
  Over 2/3
• Use Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Over 2/3
• Compile:
  Over 2/3
• Negotiate:
  Over 2/3

Work environment:

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather):
  Over 2/3
• Work near moving mechanical parts:
  Over 2/3
• Work in high, precarious places:
  Over 2/3
• Fumes or airborne particles:
  Over 2/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals:
  Over 2/3
• Outdoor weather conditions:
  Under 1/3
• Extreme cold (non-weather):
  Over 2/3
• Extreme heat (non-weather):
  Over 2/3
• Risk of electrical shock:
  Over 2/3
• Work with explosives:
  Over 2/3
• Risk of radiation:
  Over 2/3
• Vibration:
  Over 2/3

Vision demands:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less):
  Over 2/3
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more):
  Over 2/3
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors):
  Over 2/3
• Peripheral vision:
  Over 2/3
• Depth perception:
  Over 2/3
• Ability to adjust focus:
  Over 2/3

Noise level:

• Moderate:
  Over 2/3
• Loud:
  Over 2/3

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; .