School Library Assistant

School Library Assistant

Gaffney Elementary School is searching for a School Library Assistant. Anticipated Start Date: To Be Determined Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour.

Reports To: School Principal.

Primary Function: Performs general clerical work of some complexity to ensure the successful operation and use of library services and service to students and staff.

Qualification Profile:

• Certification/License: Connecticut motor vehicle operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
• A minimum of 1 year clerical experience.
• Prior experience working in an office setting, preferably in a school or public library.
• Experience using Follett's Destiny Library and Resource Manager online inventory system preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic office procedures, including digital filing, scheduling, posting and basic bookkeeping.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate digital files and records.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical computations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members and students.
• Ability to operate appropriate office equipment.
• Fluency in an appropriate second language preferred.
• Basic knowledge of school programs, procedures, and library equipment and operations.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Receives oral or written instructions from supervisor.
• Greets and provides information to visitors of the library.
• Staffs the circulation desk and assists students with book selection, charge and discharge of books.
• Inspects books and library holdings for damages; labels and mends books.
• Carry out overdue book procedures; generates overdue notices; collects and records fines.
• Shelves returned books and other library holdings according to numbering sequences; replaces incorrectly shelved books; assures accurate library shelving by shelf-reading.
• Keeps library materials, media and technology well organized and readily accessible to students and staff.
• Maintains library inventory and conducts periodic audits of library materials.
• Performs routine library computer functions.
• Plans and performs work according to established district, school and library procedures.
• Classifies and files library materials, correspondence, reports and other documents.
• Assist in school resource inventory.
• Provide support to staff as needed for check in/out of school resources through Resource Manager.
• Operates computer system for circulating media center materials.
• Maintains confidentiality of information as needed.
• Orders library materials and supplies, under the guidance of the District Coordinators of Curriculum PK-12.
• Answer and route phone calls.
• Reports work accomplished to supervisor.
• Attends trainings as directed by supervisor.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment: Must be able to use a computer, printer and other standard library and office equipment.

Travel Requirements: Travel between school district buildings may be required.

Terms of Employment:

Salary & Benefits: $21.00 per hour, no benefits for part-time employees, full-time employees are eligible for benefits Work Schedule: 10 Month position. This position may be full-time or part-time. Full-time positions are 37.5 hours per week. Part-time positions are 15 hours per week. Union Affiliation: Not applicable.

Funding Source: Local funding. Job description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Created: 3/2018 HC Board Approved: 4/16/18 Revised: 6/19/18