Librarian

Job Description

Job Description

• Operates and supervises the media center to which assigned.
• Evaluates, selects, orders, and requisitions new media center materials.
• Maintains file of catalog cards, vertical file materials, publisher’s catalogs, etc.
• Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program.
• Informs teachers and other staff members of new materials the media center acquires.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for all media center materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
• Arranges for inter-library loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
• Readies materials for reserve on teachers’ request and maintains the reserve self.
• Writes weekly notices to homeroom teachers concerning overdue books and collects fines for such books.
• Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.
• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignment.
• Helps students locate reference materials and other instructional materials.
• Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
• Reads to small groups of students.
• Assists teachers in maintaining proper student discipline of classes using the media center.
• Participates in curriculum meetings.
• Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interest.
• Arranges frequently changing books-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the media center’s patrons.
• Prepares and administers the media center budget.
• Makes simple repairs on damaged books and processes more severely damaged books for repair at the bindery.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary, or Special Education with a Library-Media Specialist, PreK-12 endorsement.
• B.A. or B. S. in Library Science.
• Related experience is required.
• Bilingual or ESL Endorsement required.
• Must have proven successful employment record.

Benefits

• Low cost onsite housing
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Mental health benefits for employee and family (Calm and Modern Health)
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Signing Stipend