LRC Technician/Technology - McDermoth Elementary

6.5 hours per day, 180 days

On-going

Positions begins 22-23 school year

All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must have High school diploma or equivalent, AND successful completion of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) ParaPro Assessment, OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcript is required), OR an Associate’s (or higher) degree (official transcript is required.) and submit the online employment application.  Current school district employees are required to complete the internal online application process.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the building principal, librarian or Multi-Media Technician, this position provides clerical support to the school library.  The position processes correspondence for the library, processes books and magazines, processes and files catalog cards, assists students and staff in finding information, checks library and audio visual materials in and out, processes new materials and performs a variety of other duties involved in library operations.  The position promotes positive public relations for the District.  Depending upon individual school needs, the LRC Assistant may perform any or all of the following duties.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties:

• Process correspondence and forms; gathers data for and processes book orders.
• Prepares orders for new books and magazines; types cards and performs other processing duties to prepare items for distribution.
• Enters information into computer for computerized circulation program.
• Types and files catalog cards.  Shelves books.
• Assists library users at the front desk; electronically checks materials in and out with the Dynix computer system; and receives and records payments for overdue material fines.
• Prepares library for class instruction.  Assists students who come into the library by providing information concerning library materials and resources.
• Maintains records for overdue books, inventory and other information.
• Checks audiovisual materials in and out; sets up audiovisual equipment for teachers.  Follows-up with teachers to retrieve equipment.
• Monitors student behavior in the library; disciplines students as authorized. Maintains physical appearance of the library.  Sets up displays and creates bulletin boards.
• Oversees work of student library assistants; provides training in library procedures; assigns and reviews tasks.
• Receives, collects, checks-in and distributes videos.
• Tutors students in computer use procedures.
• Provides a variety of related duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

 Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred.
• AA degree, 72 college credits or pass a skills test required.
• One-year office experience required.  Experience in learning resource center preferred.

Certificates/Licenses: 

• May be required to complete training in First Aid and CPR as required by the district.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of general clerical procedures.
• Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and English usage.
• General math skills.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Keyboarding, editing and formatting skills.  Excellent typing and data entry skills required.
• Ability to learn and willingness to use microcomputers and various software programs.
• General knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system and cataloging procedures.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact with school-aged children in a warm, confident manner.
• Knowledge of media processing and acquisition procedures. Willingness to learn District library procedures. 
• Ability to attend to detail and follow tasks through to completion.
• Ability to organize and set priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff and the general public.  Ability to work in team environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff and general public.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Aberdeen School District complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Sayres, Title IX Officer (360) 538-2003 csayres@asd5.org and Dr. Richard K. Bates, Section 504/ADA Coordinator (360) 538-2018 rbates@asd5.org.  Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.