Library Media Assistant (2021-2022 School Year)

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge, training and/or experience in library practices and procedures
2. Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate
3. High school diploma
4. Knowledge of and ability to operate a variety of media equipment including but not limited to computers, laserdisc players, videocassette recorders and miscellaneous audio-visual
equipment
5. Ability to follow oral and written directions
6. Skill and accuracy in oral and written expression
7. Ability to work effectively with staff, students and community
8. Knowledge of basic recordkeeping procedures; ability to type

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist in provision of library materials and services for classroom student and faculty use

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains neat and orderly library with pleasant and relaxing atmosphere conducive to student
use; assembles and arranges displays of library books and materials
2. Assists teachers in scheduling and supervising students in library
3. Sorts, shelves, issues and reviews library books, materials and equipment
4. Maintains library book, material and equipment records including circulation records, catalog
cards, overdue notices, identification records, etc.
5. Assists students and staff in locating learning resources through the use of catalogs, indices,
bibliographic data, technology and media equipment and similar references; assists in
providing teachers with information related to library media resources
6. Assists in inventory of materials and equipment; repairs books and materials as needed
7. Assists in planning and conducting activities for students to encourage reading, viewing and
listening and use of library materials and facilities; selects materials and conducts storytelling
sessions
8. Attends inservice meetings for professional development
9. Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $2,808 - $3,413 per month (10 month employees: Salary will be divided into 11 equal monthly checks)

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services Handbook", Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:
A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed one (1) year of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Online application and any required documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on March 23, 2022.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including
sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability,
ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national
origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a
person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or
complaints, contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Chief Equity Compliance Officer,
Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator: Erin Johnston, Director I, Human Resources, 1300
Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, (661) 631-4663, johnstone@bcsd.com.

El Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Bakersfield prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso
(incluido el acoso sexual) o el acoso basado en la ascendencia, el color, la discapacidad, la etnia, el
género, la expresión de género, la identidad de género, el estado migratorio, el estado civil, el origen
nacional, estado parental, estado de embarazo, raza, religión, sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con
una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Si tiene preguntas o
quejas, comuníquese con el director de su escuela y / o el Director de Cumplimiento de Equidad del
Distrito, el Coordinador de la Sección 504 y el Coordinador del Título IX: Erin Johnston, Directora I,
Recursos Humanos, 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, (661) 631-4663, johnstone@bcsd.com.