
School Library Technician II at San Diego Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
The School Library Technician II works under the general direction of a Librarian, Media Center Teacher, or other certificated staff assigned to supervise a school library or a site administrator in a large secondary school, perform specialized library clerical and technical tasks related to the acquisition, processing, circulation, cataloging, maintenance, disposition, and record-keeping for library media materials.
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SAN DIEGO CITY SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: School Library Technician II REPORTS TO: Site Administrator
DEPARTMENT: Various School Sites CLASSIFICATION: Classified
FLSA: Non-Exempt SALARY GRADE: 032
OTBS
REVISED: February 19, 2002
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under general direction of a Librarian, Media Center Teacher, or other certificated staff assigned to supervise a school library, or a site administrator in a large secondary school, perform specialized library clerical and technical tasks related to the acquisition, processing, circulation, cataloging, maintenance, disposition, and record keeping for library media materials. (See current school classification and assignment formula).
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)
E = Essential Functions
Order, process, store, and circulate library materials, multimedia materials, and computer technology materials and equipment used in school libraries. E
Provide classroom teachers and support staff with library materials, including textbooks. E
Assist pupils and staff in locating and using library materials and equipment, including electronic information retrieval systems. E
Assist library certificated staff with instruction of pupils in library skills and research activities. E
Assume responsibility for the routine operation of the library in the absence of library certificated staff. E
Maintain records of acquisitions, withdrawals, and inventory; maintain computerized circulation system. E
Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence for library operations; maintain records of expenditures for library materials, lost or damaged materials, and textbooks. E
Review condition of materials and make decisions regarding repair or recommendations for replacement. E
Maintain computerized on-line public access catalog. E
Make minor repairs to library computer and maintain other library equipment; contact district staff or vendors for computer repair, software problems, or other related activities.
Contact parents regarding lost or damaged library materials.
Train and direct the work of assigned clerical staff and/or pupil assistants under the supervision of certificated staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to possession of a certificate of completion as a library technician from a two-year community college program. Two years of school or public library clerical experience supplemented by formal, directly related coursework may be substituted for possession of the certificate.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Modern library organization, procedures, and library record keeping routines, including familiarity with one or more computerized library circulation, on-line public access, and information retrieval systems.
Reading and writing English communication skills.
ABILITY TO:
Troubleshoot computerized library systems.
Apply library clerical aptitudes including computational and keyboarding skills.
Assist pupils and staff in locating and using library materials and equipment, including electronic information retrieval systems.
Assist library certificated staff with instruction of pupils in library skills and research activities.
Operate standard office equipment including microcomputers and related software applications.
Exercise judgment and assume responsibility.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with pupils, staff, parents, community members, volunteers and vendors.
Train and direct the work of pupils, assigned clerical staff, and volunteers.
Plan and organize work.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Maintain records.
Rapidly learn and apply pertinent district policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor, library/classroom setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform assigned duties; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects.
Revised 3.29.04—PeopleSoft
Job Code 6062
PH
Requirements / Qualifications
The San Diego Unified School District currently has the following School Library Technician II position available: Instructional Resources & Materials Department located at 2441 Cardinal Lane, San Diego, CA 92123 10 months per year, 40 hours per week NOTE: This position will involve traveling to different locations to evaluate the condition of instructional materials, including student and staff computer devices. This is a promotional/open opportunity, which means that current monthly-salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible list. Salary Schedule OTBS, Grade 32 You will be directed to an off-site application once you select CLICK HERE TO APPLY OFFSITE.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to possession of a certificate of completion as a library technician from a two-year community college program. Two years of school or public library clerical experience supplemented by formal, directly related coursework may be substituted for possession of the certificate. Please see district's website for full job bulletin
Requirements / Qualifications
The San Diego Unified School District currently has the following School Library Technician II position available: Instructional Resources & Materials Department located at 2441 Cardinal Lane, San Diego, CA 92123 10 months per year, 40 hours per week NOTE: This position will involve traveling to different locations to evaluate the condition of instructional materials, including student and staff computer devices. This is a promotional/open opportunity, which means that current monthly-salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible list. Salary Schedule OTBS, Grade 32 You will be directed to an off-site application once you select CLICK HERE TO APPLY OFFSITE.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to possession of a certificate of completion as a library technician from a two-year community college program. Two years of school or public library clerical experience supplemented by formal, directly related coursework may be substituted for possession of the certificate. Please see district's website for full job bulletin
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCESS
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents:
Online employment application
Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education.
Substitute Experience:
Please note that general or occasional Substitute Experience is not included when determining if a candidate has met the minimum qualifications for the position.
Individuals working in related, specific, LONG-TERM substitute assignments of substantial hours per week must specify each separate long-term assignment in their work history in order for this experience to POSSIBLY count towards meeting the minimum qualifications.
This information must include an approximate start date, end date (where applicable), specific site, job title, hours per week, and job duties performed for each long-term assignment.
Answer all supplemental questions
The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
Attach proof of education
Education will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached
Photocopy of Degree or
Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript
Additional documents
A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application.
EXAMINATION PROCESS:
Only those candidates whose application demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for this position will be considered qualified and advanced in the examination process.
All positions require qualified candidates to pass the examination process which may include one or more of the following components:
An application screening and evaluation based on the candidate's education, work history, and responses to the supplemental questions. Please note that not all qualified applicants will advance to subsequent phases of the examination process.
A multiple-choice exam specific to the position.**
**Due to ongoing social distancing requirements, at this time the multiple-choice exam and performance evaluations will be conducted remotely utilizing an online testing platform. Access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop/laptop with a microphone is required to participate in these processes.
Non Discrimination Statement
The San Diego Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, association with a group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Title IX Coordinator's contact information is lryan@sandi.net, 619.725.8000 or by mail, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103. The Title II Coordinator's contact information is wranck-buhr@sandi.net 619.725.5678 or by mail, 4100 Normal Street Room 3126, San Diego, CA 92103. The 504 Coordinator's contact information is enall@sandi.net 619.344.6420 or by mail, 5465 El Cajon Blvd. Room B-2, San Diego, CA 92115 It is the policy of San Diego Unified School District to maintain a drug-free workplace. If needed, individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request accommodation.
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCESS
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents:
Online employment application
Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education.
Substitute Experience:
Please note that general or occasional Substitute Experience is not included when determining if a candidate has met the minimum qualifications for the position.
Individuals working in related, specific, LONG-TERM substitute assignments of substantial hours per week must specify each separate long-term assignment in their work history in order for this experience to POSSIBLY count towards meeting the minimum qualifications.
This information must include an approximate start date, end date (where applicable), specific site, job title, hours per week, and job duties performed for each long-term assignment.
Answer all supplemental questions
The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
Attach proof of education
Education will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached
Photocopy of Degree or
Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript
Additional documents
A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application.
EXAMINATION PROCESS:
Only those candidates whose application demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for this position will be considered qualified and advanced in the examination process.
All positions require qualified candidates to pass the examination process which may include one or more of the following components:
An application screening and evaluation based on the candidate's education, work history, and responses to the supplemental questions. Please note that not all qualified applicants will advance to subsequent phases of the examination process.
A multiple-choice exam specific to the position.**
**Due to ongoing social distancing requirements, at this time the multiple-choice exam and performance evaluations will be conducted remotely utilizing an online testing platform. Access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop/laptop with a microphone is required to participate in these processes.
Non Discrimination Statement
The San Diego Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, association with a group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Title IX Coordinator's contact information is lryan@sandi.net, 619.725.8000 or by mail, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103. The Title II Coordinator's contact information is wranck-buhr@sandi.net 619.725.5678 or by mail, 4100 Normal Street Room 3126, San Diego, CA 92103. The 504 Coordinator's contact information is enall@sandi.net 619.344.6420 or by mail, 5465 El Cajon Blvd. Room B-2, San Diego, CA 92115 It is the policy of San Diego Unified School District to maintain a drug-free workplace. If needed, individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request accommodation.