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Pleasant Hill School District

CLASSIFIED POSITION OPENING

April 24, 2024

Posting #2425-014

POSITION: Library-Media Coordinator

LOCATION: Pleasant Hill Elementary School

REQUIREMENTS: Performs a variety of library, clerical and student supervision work. Requires knowledge of basic library practices, terminology and procedures. Ability to assist students in the selection of library materials.

SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION

HOURS: 7 hours per day, M-F, 190 days

SALARY: $16.97-$19.37 per hour (based on experience)

CLOSING DATE: May 22, 2024 or until filled

INTERVIEWS: Finalists will be contacted for interviews

START DATE: August 27, 2024

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position the application packet must include:

1. Cover letter

2. District classified employee application

3. Current resume

Send completed application materials to: Pleasant Hill School District No. 1

Attention: Posting #2425-014

36386 Highway 58

Pleasant Hill, OR 97455

-OR-

Email to: hiring@pleasanthill.k12.or.us

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND TO CANDIDATES NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY THE DISTRICT. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL APPLICATIONS AND TO NOT FILL THE POSITION OR TO POST IT AGAIN.

Pleasant Hill School District No. 1 is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Pleasant Hill School District

Job Description

Job Title: Library/Media Coordinator

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists in managing a library collection and performs a variety of media center and clerical duties including working with groups of students in developing media skills and assisting with library computer needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policy(ies) and procedures.
• Catalogs books, electronic curriculum, new equipment, and laptops.
• Repairs, covers and binds damaged books.
• Assists students with reference work, selection of books, online reference searches, and computer use in the media center.
• Supervises students during library visits.
• Prepares materials as requested by teaching staff for instruction.
• Assists in delivering instruction as requested.
• Processes check-ins and check-outs of books, periodicals, reference materials, and audio-visual (A/V) equipment to staff and students before, during, and after school.
• Troubleshoots all audio-visual (A/V) equipment.
• Processes new and donated books, textbooks, electronic curriculum, laptops, and other library materials.
• Administers school website and curriculum websites.
• Coordinates set-up of special events and book fairs in the library.
• Creates and manages student library and/or ID cards.
• Assists students and staff in operation of media center facilities, materials, and equipment.
• Works with students in groups or individually the development of media skills.
• Maintains circulation records for library books, reference materials, periodicals, and textbook depository.
• Inventories, orders, and stocks library supplies.
• Assists in the notifying and collecting process of fees and billing.
• Maintains current records, tracks over-due and lost books and creates accounts for patrons.
• Performs general office duties including answering phones, directing calls and taking messages as appropriate, greeting the public, typing, copying, filing, sorting materials, and general correspondence.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community members, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Complies with applicable District, state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Attends in-service trainings.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Assist in maintenance of monthly bulletin boards and displays.
• Moves furniture or other library equipment.
• Reports issues to authorities as necessary, animal control, suspicious activity etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

§ Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or at least one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior successful experience working in a school or library setting strongly preferred.

§ Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others without interrupting, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others’ ideas, and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with students and staff.

§ Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff, or members of the community. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before students and staff.

§ Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

§ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

§ General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, accounting software, internet software, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing software, and other software as determined by the District. Ability to provide basic computer, A/V equipment, and hardware troubleshooting. Ability to type accurately and proficiently.

§ Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents, members of the community and others including vendors and other agencies. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment.

§ Certificates as determined by the District. Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid Card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a standard library/classroom setting including standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, 10-key, etc.). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and bloodborne pathogens.

OTHER

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Prepared By: OSBA Prepared Date: January 2019

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.97 - $19.37 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person