Elementary Librarian

Hours a day: 7

Lane 10 Contract And Benefits Level I

Lane 12 Contract and Benefits Level II

184 Day Contract

Hours a day: 7

Hourly rate: $20.85 - $23.43 Level I Depending on qualifications and experience.

$23.19 - $26.05 Level II Depending on qualifications and experience.

Contact Information

• Name:
  Jory Schmidt, Jolynn Smith
• Phone:
• Email: joryschmidt, jolynnsmith

The job of Elementary Librarian is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program at assigned elementary school with specific responsibilities for performing support functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks, documenting losses and monitoring procedures; implementing age appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction;

and instructing students on the proper use of the library resources.

Media Specialists hired for a position at the Elementary level must complete the District's approved and provided course of instruction within 3 years from date of employment and upon completion will receive a Certificate of Completion and salary lane advancement in accordance with the District's salary administration practices.

Essential Functions

• Assists teachers, students and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Conducts classes and/or activities in a variety of formats (e.g. reading, story telling, puppet plays, contests, etc.) for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.
• Creates inviting, attractive, and pleasing environment for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing library objectives.
• Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials.
• Maintains materials inventory and collection (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.
• Manages assigned budget allocation for the purpose of using as a reference in guiding collection development in accordance with established guidelines.
• Monitors student activities within Library Media Center for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Operates a variety of media production equipment and systems (e.g. program channel, record programs, etc.) for the purpose of providing media production services.
• Orders supplies and equipment (e.g. book subscriptions, AV materials for various vendors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials to support instructional programs and development of collection.
• Oversees volunteers and/or aides for the purpose of providing orientation, training and ensuring assignments are completed in an efficient manner.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs routine maintenance and operating checks on media equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment for school site use.
• Performs circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items, etc.) for the purpose of controlling the use, location and availability of items in the collection.
• Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports (e.g. collection statistics, scheduling reports/requests, renewal information, overdue lists, fines, costs, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
• Processes library books, periodicals, software and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files; barcoding, shelving, producing required reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials.
• Processes new student accounts; notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media and materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for loses.
• Provides student enrichment experiences for the purpose of encouraging and promoting a love of reading.
• Repairs books and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials, longevity of books and materials, and providing cost affectiveness.
• Researches various instructional materials and sources (e.g. guided reading, research sources, etc.) for the purpose of supporting students in their classroom assignments.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff, parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.
• Trains students and teachers in the effective use of technology (e.g. modeling, exposing, etc.) for the…