Library Circulation Manager Jobs in Plainfield, IL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets all ISBE required licensure requirements
• Reading or math background preferred
• Experience with children preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Self-motivation with ability to follow prescribed program with limited direct supervision
• Bilingual skills helpful

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to walk, stand, and bend for extended periods of time
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds. 

 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Displays professionalism, including integrity and confidentiality
• Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and activities throughout the day
• Demonstrates cooperation, collaboration, openness for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach
• Responsible for assisting in the processing, circulation, cataloguing and maintenance of materials and equipment to assure smooth operation of the library.
• Assists staff with obtaining instructional resources for students.
• Performs circulation tasks including check-ins and outs, overdue book lists, reserve and new books, delivery of library materials and equipment, processing of library learning center materials, and assists in inventory.
• Assists in organizing the vertical file, library office files, shelf reading and duplicating materials.
• Assists in maintaining library equipment including repairs and cleaning; maintains A/V equipment; troubleshoots any problems with equipment in the classroom; assure accurate inventory of all equipment and supplies
• Assists in managing data entry and operation of online circulation and catalog system.
• Assists teachers and students with research using computers, textbooks and periodicals.
• Trains and directs library learning center volunteers, as needed
• Responsible for coordinating volunteers in all shelving of materials including all books, as needed
• Maintains bulletin boards and displays, as needed
• Assists in the direct supervision of children in the assigned program as directed by the teacher or administrator (e.g. bus loading, classroom assignments, lunch, recess, restroom, etc.)
• Assist with non-instructional activities
• Escort students from busses or cars at the start of classes and escorts students to appropriate busses or cars at the end of classes, when required
• Attend and participate in assigned meetings and trainings, as directed
• Attends team meetings and parent-teacher conferences, if requested or as appropriate
• Perform other similar duties as directed by the teacher or the principal

 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All student attendance days, Institute Days, and Work Days
• 6 hours per day at elementary.  6.5 hours at junior high
• Hourly rate to be established by the Board of Education ($18/hour)

 
EVALUATION:
The School Principal and/or immediate administrative supervisor will serve as the evaluator using the ESP evaluation tool