Elementary Library Coordinator

SCHEDULE

8 hours per day, Monday-Friday, 190 days 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Receives direction from the Principal and Director of Media Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated ability to learn and effectively use Destiny Library Manager circulation software. Has working knowledge of the Internet with the ability to assist students with online research. Exhibits an enthusiasm for reading. Internal candidates must have successfully completed Clerical Basics & Skyward tests. External candidates - Successful passing of Clerical Basics & Skyward required within the probationary period. Demonstrates proficiency of basic library skills by passing the library basic skills test. Successful interview with the Principal/Director of Media Services. Detail-oriented and organized. Internal applicants must meet requirements to temporarily bump-up to this position. Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher learning, passed the paraprofessional exam to become highly qualified and/or obtained an associates degree or higher and met one of the following requirements:

• 1) Post elementary work in education or a related field;
• 2) Previous work experience in instructional program documented by letter(s) of references;
• 3) Previous experience as a classroom assistant documented by letter(s) of reference and description of responsibilities.

Preferred candidates will have met one of the following requirements: Post High School work in education or a related field; Previous work experience in instructional program documented by letter(s) of reference; Previous experience as a classroom assistant documented by letter(s) of reference and description of responsibilities. Merrillville Community School Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitates learning with approximately 23 ECD – 4th Grade classes in book appreciation activities, digital citizenship, library research skills, maker space activities, coding, etc. Works with small groups of students in a learning capacity for RTI. Assists students in finding interesting books to read. Circulates books to students through the Destiny Library Manager program daily. Promotes reading with students and staff, using incentives and rewards as needed. Maintains grade-level Google Classrooms for the library. Collaborates with teachers in finding resources for the maker space area and restocks as needed. Sends out letters indicating overdue items weekly to parents and follows up on materials that are significantly overdue. Performs basic troubleshooting of AV equipment including the laminator, and assists staff with requests for batteries, lamps, and checks out available equipment. Promotes and maintains a professional library for staff. Notifies staff of new library materials through e-mail or staff meetings. Handles teachers’ requests for media center books and other materials. Inventories the library books and materials yearly. Selects books and other materials for the library through book vendor meetings, magazine, and journal reviews. Types requisitions for orders and pays invoices in a timely manner. Readies new materials for shelving. Maintains an up-to-date collection, weeding dated materials and books beyond repair. Repair books as needed. Prepares plans for substitutes when absent. Receives and schedules requests for use of the Media Center. Keep records needed for Media Center reports and sends reports to the Principal/Director of Media Services. Ability to travel to other MCSC elementary libraries to substitute for absent library coordinators if needed. Other duties related to the Library/Media Center as requested by the building Principal/Director of Media Services Merrillville Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr ReNEW Schools