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Note: Onboarding for this Sub Classification has halted until Fall of 2025

Under the direction of the Principal, performs a variety of support functions related to collection, circulation, and inventory of the library; implements age-appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; instructs students on the use of library and learning resources; provides students with required textbooks and workbooks; performs duties in acquiring assigned materials and supplemental instructional resources needed.

As a substitute employee, hours are not guaranteed (substitutes can work as little or as much as desired); position is not benefits eligible.

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT ON PRE-EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCES FOR: Department of Justice (CA) Fingerprints; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprints; Tuberculosis (TB). NOTE: The District pays for Pre-Employment clearances for Substitute Employees.

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Additional Responsibilities

• Administers reading incentives and promotes library use according to established procedures.
• Implements age-appropriate programs and reads selections aloud to students and classes as assigned.
• Communicates with students, personnel, parents, administrators, and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues; maintains library webpages as assigned.
• Controls circulation of district-owned textbooks and materials; applies bar codes, checks in/out, stores, orders additional materials, and prepares for audits per guidelines.
• Develops and maintains library resources, creates orders, supports shelf life, repairs, and discards materials as needed.
• Inputs data into computer systems, maintains records, provides documentation, and ensures data accuracy.
• Issues overdue notices, collects funds for lost/damaged materials, and follows up for reimbursements.
• Maintains library inventory, monitors textbook and workbook levels, and ensures an organized environment.
• Shelves books, maintains signage, prepares displays, and arranges furniture; schedules library visits.
• Meets with teachers, site managers, and groups within the library setting.
• Monitors student behavior and oversees student workers.
• Operates office and library equipment; reports service needs.
• Performs circulation activities, processes inter-library loan requests, and assists students with research and catalog use.
• Submits instructional materials needs based on data and oversees online catalog training and reservations.
• Participates in meetings, trainings, and performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and clerical experience, preferably in a school or public library.

Knowledge and Skills

• Library operations, practices, and terminology.
• Computer operation, data entry, and retrieval.
• Cataloging, classification, and record-keeping.
• Age-appropriate literature and inventory procedures.
• English language skills, oral and written communication, interpersonal skills.
• Office practices, basic math, and technology operation.

Abilities

• Perform technical library duties, assist with materials, and maintain order.
• Help students and teachers locate and use resources.
• Maintain an organized environment and monitor student behavior.
• Operate computers and software, maintain records, and communicate effectively.
• Establish cooperative relationships and interpret policies.
• Work efficiently amidst interruptions and perform quick calculations.