Library Technician - Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Job Denver area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Job Summary

Under the direction of a licensed staff member, prepare library resources for library and classroom use. Assist in maintaining integrated library system. Help students with locating appropriate materials and checking out/in books. Maintain equipment. Work with small groups of students to reinforce instruction. Perform various clerical tasks.

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.

1. Maintain library books, periodicals, and online resources, including taking inventory, circulating media materials, issuing overdue notices, book orders, book repairs, interlibrary loan requests, online access points, and other circulation desk responsibilities. Daily, 30%.

2. Provide academic curriculum support by preparing library displays, bulletin boards, charts, and other visual aids for library and classroom use. Schedule media equipment usage, repair, inventory, maintenance, and ordering of related supplies for library or classroom use. Share information from the District Library with administrators, staff, and the community. Daily, 25%.

3. Assist students with curriculum reinforcement to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of information literacy skills, research resources, and class‑assigned projects. 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. Attend District Library staff development. Daily, 5%.

Reporting Relationships

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
One (1) year of professional work experience
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

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

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

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