CLERK - LMC - SCHOOL

THIS POSITION IS FOR 6 HOURS PER DAY AT 185 DAYS PER YEAR.
PAY FOR POSITION: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $ 23.45 per hour


GENERAL SUMMARY
This position's responsibilities are to assist the librarian or certificated library media specialist with instructional and non-instructional activities for students by assisting in the operation of a school library. Responsibilities include overseeing circulation systems, processing books, periodicals, materials and equipment, assisting students and staff, and providing a variety of additional support. Maintaining records and preparing reports, as needed.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Depending upon the individual assignment, the Clerk - Library Media Center may perform all or a combination of the following under the direction of a certificated librarian:

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the school principal; receives direction from a library media specialist as assigned.

MENTAL DEMANDS
May experience frequent interruptions. Required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities or with a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities. May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students and adults.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students. Exposed to student noise levels. Required to lift and position equipment (not to exceed 40 pounds), books and supplies. Occasional prolonged exposure to visual display terminal. Required to bend, kneel and climb low stepladder.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, including two (2) years of experience working with school age children or in a library or office setting. Library training or experience strongly preferred.

Allowable Substitutions
Vocational training as a library clerk or technician may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis; and, such other alternatives to the above qualifications that the district may find appropriate and acceptable.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating. Knowledge of library procedures. Knowledge of audiovisual and computer equipment operation. Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner. Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignment. Ability to organize activities. Ability to follow and give instructions. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students. Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques. Ability to recommend and compile library orders. Ability to operate a computer and learn the operation of library management system, word processing and database skills. Ability to input, track, and monitor data. Ability to identify and correct problems with computer and audiovisual equipment and perform minor repairs and adjustments.

Keyboarding skill. Ability to operate general office machines. Ability to locate and recommend library materials appropriate to teacher assignments and student learning levels. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.

Licenses/Special Requirements
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.


PSE UNIT AFFILIATION
Secretarial/Clerical

CONDITIONS
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description giving consideration to the bargaining agreement. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.

WAGES AND BENEFITS
Click here to access details on the following:

Salaries/Wages
Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off or Vacation
Paid Holidays
Other Compensation

Non-Discrimination Policy
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Bryan Streleski, bstreleski@bethelsd.org, 253.800.4302; and 504 Coordinator, Andrea Landes, alandes@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387.

THIS POSITION IS FOR 6 HOURS PER DAY AT 185 DAYS PER YEAR.
PAY FOR POSITION: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $ 23.45 per hour


GENERAL SUMMARY
This position's responsibilities are to assist the librarian or certificated library media specialist with instructional and non-instructional activities for students by assisting in the operation of a school library. Responsibilities include overseeing circulation systems, processing books, periodicals, materials and equipment, assisting students and staff, and providing a variety of additional support. Maintaining records and preparing reports, as needed.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Depending upon the individual assignment, the Clerk - Library Media Center may perform all or a combination of the following under the direction of a certificated librarian:

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the school principal; receives direction from a library media specialist as assigned.

MENTAL DEMANDS
May experience frequent interruptions. Required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities or with a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities. May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students and adults.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students. Exposed to student noise levels. Required to lift and position equipment (not to exceed 40 pounds), books and supplies. Occasional prolonged exposure to visual display terminal. Required to bend, kneel and climb low stepladder.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, including two (2) years of experience working with school age children or in a library or office setting. Library training or experience strongly preferred.

Allowable Substitutions
Vocational training as a library clerk or technician may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis; and, such other alternatives to the above qualifications that the district may find appropriate and acceptable.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating. Knowledge of library procedures. Knowledge of audiovisual and computer equipment operation. Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner. Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignment. Ability to organize activities. Ability to follow and give instructions. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students. Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques. Ability to recommend and compile library orders. Ability to operate a computer and learn the operation of library management system, word processing and database skills. Ability to input, track, and monitor data. Ability to identify and correct problems with computer and audiovisual equipment and perform minor repairs and adjustments.

Keyboarding skill. Ability to operate general office machines. Ability to locate and recommend library materials appropriate to teacher assignments and student learning levels. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.

Licenses/Special Requirements
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.


PSE UNIT AFFILIATION
Secretarial/Clerical

CONDITIONS
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description giving consideration to the bargaining agreement. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.

WAGES AND BENEFITS
Click here to access details on the following:

Salaries/Wages
Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off or Vacation
Paid Holidays
Other Compensation

Non-Discrimination Policy
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Bryan Streleski, bstreleski@bethelsd.org, 253.800.4302; and 504 Coordinator, Andrea Landes, alandes@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387.