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Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Job Description: Elementary Library Associate

REPORTS TO:         Primary:  Building Principal

Secondary: Supervising Teacher Librarian

FLSA STATUS:        Non-Exempt - Hourly

STATUS:                   Full Time

DATE REVISED:    May 10, 2016

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Assist the Teacher Librarian in implementing a safe, productive and well-organized library and media program for the benefit of all students. 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.  

• Two-year Associate Degree preferred.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Effective technology skills required for the position. 

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Ability to operate required equipment and in a safe and productive manner.

• Successful experience working with school-aged children preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

• 180-Day Contract.

• The VSCSD Board of Directors establishes hourly wage & work year.

EVALUATION: The Building Principal evaluates the performance of this job.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.

2. Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.

3. Maintain a "service orientation" and treat all students, parents, staff, and visitors with professional courtesy.

4. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students and job while communicating the same to the community.

5. Attend seminars and trainings as needed to stay current with state and federal regulations and requirements.

6. Dress appropriately for the position and work required.

7. Accept constructive criticism and suggestions while seeking to improve each performance responsibility.

8. Maintain professionalism related to confidentiality of student records and the school operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Check out library materials.

2. Work closely with sources such as the county library and area educational agency to expand the selection of library materials.

3. Prepare library for classroom activities under supervision of the certified teacher.

4. Assist the teacher in organizing and collecting materials for students.

5. Assist the teacher in helping student with assigned learning activities using library supplies.

6. Keep the library and work area neat and organized.

7. Work with individuals or small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.

8. Assist individual students in need of special attention with the accelerated reader program of special research projects.

9. Promote the accelerated reader programs with incentives throughout the year.

10. Perform clerical duties and reports for accelerated reader.
     
    

11. Maintain equipment such as TV's, VCR's, and overhead projectors and have ready for checkout.

12. Assist the teacher in creating special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on student needs and abilities using library materials.

13. Serve as the chief source of information, help any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher and help the computer lab sub if necessary.

14. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.

15. Inform the teacher of any problem a student is having with accelerated reader.

16. Supervise students in the absence of the teacher.

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    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

18. Able to communicate effectively via a telephone and email in a clear, precise manner. 

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    WORKING CONDITIONS:

20. Primary work setting is the Assigned Attendance Center but duties at times may require working within various attendance centers in the district or accompanying students to special events such as work experience or field trips.

21. May be required to ride a school bus or drive school vehicles to carry out responsibilities of the position.

22. Able to work outdoors for periods of time to perform functions such as Bus Duty and Recess Supervision.

23. May be required to work additional hours as required for special events or during certain times of the year.

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    The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.  Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

25. Able to write and record reports utilizing basic computer functions. 

26. Able to climb stairs or stand and walk for extended periods of time.

27. Able to sit, reach, carry, push, bend body at waist, bend both knees, twist, and stoop while handling items. 

28. Able to read and interpret policies, procedures and employee handbook. 

29. Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques. 

30. Ability to utilize specialized equipment for lifting, standing or transporting students with special needs.

31. Able to work outdoors for periods of time to perform functions such as Bus Duty and Recess Supervision.

32. Able to hear and speak in order to communicate with students, parents, co-workers, and supervisors.

33. Occasionally operate office equipment such as copiers, lamination machine, and binding equipment.