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Library & Media Specialist Job at Washington Elementary School in Phoenix

Washington Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Library & Media Specialist Washington Elementary School District 6 Sweetwater - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5278538 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 9, 2025 Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description Pay Grade: 4120
Position Control: 3957
Department: School
Accountable To: Principal
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Creation/Revision Date: March 20, 2018
Summary:
Under general direction, incumbent(s) is responsible for daily library operations and handles the distribution, collection, inventory, maintenance, and purchasing of books and other library materials. Incumbent is responsible for distribution, collection, and inventory of textbook materials and technology. Incumbant(s) informs patrons, including teachers and students, on the use and function of all media supported in the library. Incumbent(s) works with students on special projects, recommends books appropriate to student grade level, and encourages reading as a life-long habit.
Essential Functions:
Works with students individually or in groups on projects and assignments based on direction from school administration and teachers. Monitors student behavior and enforces school and classroom standards and policies.
Recommends books and other materials appropriate to student grade level, student interests, and to support assigned projects. Introduces students to quality literature, information literacy and research skills during scheduled class time in the library.
Supports classroom curriculum by supplying or recommending books and digital resources for teacher and student use.
Handles the distribution and collection of books, technology devices, and other materials. Checks materials out to students and faculty using Destiny Library Management application.
Shelves books and stores other materials after check in.
Repairs damaged books and removes from the collection outdated and damaged books.
Handles timely distribution of textbook materials to all faculty and the district textbook center.
Reconciles returned classroom inventory sheets and assists teachers with locating missing materials.
Analyzes and evaluates the library collection and materials by examining Destiny reports regarding collection age, content, and use. Researches and recommends to site leadership new books to purchase, supplies, furniture, and equipment necessary to the optimal functioning of the library.
Processes new books by adding to the Destiny database. Prepares new materials with appropriate labels and barcodes prior to circulation.
Conducts annual physical inventory of all library materials including classroom technology devices and other equipment (e.g. instruments) tracked in Destiny. Conducts year-end inventory of all textbook materials on site. Keeps records of overdue, lost, and damaged materials.
Determines appropriate fines, generates overdue and fine notices for parents. Collects funds for fine payments following district accounting procedures.
Supports classroom technology by assisting teachers with operation of equipment, basic problem troubleshooting, and posting/sharing related information.
Recruits and oversees volunteers to assist in the library. Conducts book fairs and works with PTO on book fairs. Organizes or assists with organizing school-wide events such as Read Across America Day.
Cultivates a positive and welcoming library. Maintains physical and clean library space, including arranging tables for student activities, setting up space for teacher or student needs, reorganizing space to accommodate library enrichment activities.
Required Qualifications:
To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.),
Preferred Qualifications:
It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.
One year of experience working with children;
One year of experience working in a library.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description 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.
Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:
Experience working in a collaborative environment;
Willingness to learn about district-approved technology and software;
Demonstrating child development theories;
Knowing basic mathematical concepts;
Working with children;
Applying District purchasing and accounting procedures;
Demonstrating appropriate techniques and procedures;
Facilitating small group activities in the learning environment;
Reviewing completed work assignments;
Preparing library for various activities;
Reading and following lesson plans designed from small group activities;
Applying school rules, policies and procedures;
Demonstrates skills and techniques in order to aid in student learning.
Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions:
The working 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 noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $16.50 to $19.80 Per Hour Job Requirements Contact Information Please do NOT contact this employer regarding job postings that have closed.
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In Summary: Washington Elementary School District 6 Sweetwater - Phoenix, Arizona, is open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5278538 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 9, 2025 Starting Date: Immediately . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

En Español: Biblioteca y especialista en medios de comunicación Distrito 6 de la escuela primaria de Washington Sweetwater - Phoenix, Arizona Abierto en Google Maps Detalles del trabajo ID: 5278538 Fecha límite de solicitud: Publicado hasta lleno Publicado: 9 de julio 2025 Data de inicio: Descripción inmediata del empleo Pagar Grado: 4120 Posición Control: 3957 Departamento: Escuela Responsable A: Estado FLSA Principal: No Exempt Creación/Revisión fecha: 20 de marzo 2018 Resumen: Bajo dirección general, encargado) es responsable de las operaciones diarias de la biblioteca y se ocupa de la distribución, recolección, inventario, mantenimiento y compra de libros y otros materiales bibliográficos. Apoya el plan de estudios en el aula al suministrar o recomendar libros y recursos digitales para uso docente y estudiante. Maneja la distribución y recopilación de libros, dispositivos tecnológicos y otros materiales. Verifica los materiales a estudiantes y profesores utilizando la aplicación Destiny Library Management. Guarda libros y almacena otros materiales después del chequeo. Repara libros dañados y elimina de la colección libros obsoletos y daños. maneja la entrega oportuna de material de libro de texto a todas las facultades y al centro de textos distrital. Reconciles devuelve hojas de inventario en el salón de clases y ayuda a los maestros con la localización de materiales faltantes. Analiza y evalúa la recogida y los materiales de la biblioteca examinando informes de Destiny sobre edad de recolección, contenido y uso. Investiga y recomienda al liderazgo del sitio Destiny nuevos libros para comprar registros, suministros, muebles y equipos necesarios para el funcionamiento de la Biblioteca. Determina procedimientos óptimos de elaboración de nuevas cuentas mediante la adición adecuada a la base de datos. Conduclaciones anuales. Apoya la tecnología del aula ayudando a los profesores con el funcionamiento de equipos, resolución de problemas básicos y publicación/compartición de información relacionada. Recluta y supervisa voluntarios para ayudar en la biblioteca. Conduce ferias de libros y trabaja con PTO en fieras de libros. Organiza o ayuda con la organización de eventos en toda la escuela como Read Across America Day. Cultiva una biblioteca positiva y acogedora. Mantiene un espacio de biblioteca físico y limpio, incluyendo organizar mesas para actividades estudiantiles, establecer espacios para las necesidades docentes o estudiantes, reorganizar espacio para acomodar actividades de enriquecimiento de bibliotecas. Se pueden hacer adaptaciones razonables para permitir a las personas con discapacidad realizar las funciones esenciales. Las habilidades requeridas, pero no limitadas a esta posición incluyen: Experiencia de trabajo en un entorno colaborativo; Voluntad a aprender sobre tecnología y software aprobados por el distrito; Demonstración de teorías del desarrollo infantil; Conocimiento de conceptos matemáticos básicos; Trabajo con niños; Aplicación de procedimientos de compra y contabilidad del Distrito; Demostración de técnicas y procedimientos apropiados; Facilitando actividades de grupos pequeños en el ambiente de aprendizaje; Revisión de tareas completas de trabajo; Preparación de bibliotecas para diversas actividades; Lectura y seguimiento de planes de lecciones diseñados a partir de actividades de grupo pequeño; Aplicar reglas escolares, políticas y procedimientos; Demostrar habilidades y técnicas para ayudar al aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Participar y fomentar habilidades de comunicación mientras interactúa con supervisores, personal, alumnos, etc. Para alcanzar exchanges físicos. Requisitos Físicos: Los requisitos esenciales que se describen aquí deben cumplirse mediante el uso regular de manos o manos de los empleados, así como la capacidad de escuchar y manejar las funciones necesarias para desempeñarse correctamente; Otras obligaciones pueden ser cumplidas; El empleado debe levantar y/o moverse regularmente hasta 10 libras, y ocasionalmente elevar y / o moverse hasta 50 libras. Las habilidades de visión específicas requeridas para este trabajo incluyen la visión cercana, la visión a distancia, la vista periférica, la percepción de profundidad y la capacidad de ajustar el enfoque. Condiciones de trabajo: las características del entorno de trabajo descritas aquí son representativas de aquellas que un empleado encuentra mientras realiza las funciones esenciales de este trabajo. Se pueden hacer adaptaciones razonables para permitir que los individuos con discapacidades realicen las funciones fundamentales. Datos sensibles a los efectos de la presente sección se entiende como números de identificación del seguro social u otros datos de identidad emitidos por el gobierno, información médica o sanitaria, información de seguridad de cuentas, información sobre cuentas financieras individuales, crédito/débito/regalo u otra información sobre tarjetas de pago, contraseñas de cuenta, información individual sobre créditos e ingresos o cualquier otro dato personal sensible según lo definido en las leyes aplicables. #J-18808-Ljbffr