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LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES TECHNICIAN at Fallbrook Union Elementary School District

Application Deadline

1/31/2023 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
1/17/2023
Contact
Marlen Castillo
7607315401
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$20.19 - $23.42/hour (4 steps) - Plus District paid health and welfare benefits.
Length of Work Year
Student Year Calendar
Employment Type
Full Time
Work Site
Fallbrook STEM Academy
Work Schedule
7 hours/day, 5 days/week 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Benefits
Benefit package which includes, paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays (currently observing 14 paid holidays a year).
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   
Definition Under limited supervision, to carry out the day?to?day operation of the school library facilities; to perform basic clerical and paraprofessional technical tasks in a school library media center; to assist students and staff in learning to use the school library and media materials; to train and supervise library assistants; and performs other related duties as assigned. Responsible to Principal Examples of Duties 1. Directs students in appropriate library skills at each individual grade level. 2. Assists students and teachers in locating library media text materials, research materials for classroom use, and equipment. 3. Inputs data regarding patrons, books, media materials, circulation, over-dues, reports, and MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) catalog records. 4. Maintains accurate computer records for library materials, adding new and deleting lost or obsolete materials. 5. Processes and stores library and text materials. 6. Checks books, audio-visual equipment and other instructional resources in and out of the library or media center. 7. May recommend scheduling for repair and/or replacement of audio-visual equipment. 8. Handles and supervises the circulation procedures including, preparing overdue notices, previewing materials, keeping records of equipment loans and returns. 9. Prepares and reads aloud stories appropriate to each individual classroom's specific needs. 10. May supervise the work of students, student helpers, or volunteers. 11. Performs repairs on library and/or text materials. 12. Prepares displays, exhibits and bulletin boards. 13. May prepare yearly master schedules for school library visitations and events. 14. Makes library collection purchases using staff input, literary reviews, and available materials, as directed. 15. May use appropriate computer programs for collection development in new library purchases. 16. Receives and maintains inventories of library related materials, as directed. 17. May participate in preparation of library budget. 18. Maintains the library media center in a neat, clean and attractive manner. 19. Monitors and maintains acceptable student behavior. 20. May monitor students’ exams. 21. Maintains records and collects payment for lost books and textbooks. 22. Maintains professional library materials for certificated staff. 23. Re-shelves books and library materials. 24. May provide library media center computer in-service training as new technology is acquired. 25. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Guide Knowledge of: 1. Library organization and procedures. 2. Basic understanding of the Dewey decimal classification system. 3. Modern office methods, practices and procedures. 4. Audio-visual and computer materials. 5. Operation of a computer terminal. 6. Correct English usage, spelling, grammar punctuation and penmanship. 7. Basic media center/library procedures, practices and terminology. 8. Reading interests and abilities of Kindergarten through grade 8 children is desirable. Ability to: 1. Perform library/media center and clerical work functions, including circulation, cataloging and inventory control, using independent judgment. 2. Learn and apply specific rules and procedures used in a library setting. 3. Maintain a variety of records and filing?systems related to a library/media center. 4. Proficiently operate a computer terminal in a library media setting. 5. Apply and explain accepted library rules, procedures, and policies. 6. Motivate students and share in enjoyment of children's literature. 7. Understand, carry out and give oral and written instructions. 8. Work independently. 9. Maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 10. Monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior. 11. Read new material and determine consistent and specific library classification information for computer record input. 12. Operate a variety of standard office machines. 13. Type proficiently. Training, Education and Experience: 1. High School degree or recognized equivalent, and 2. Either an Associates of Arts (AA) degree or have completed 48 college/university semester units or equivalent quarter units or passage of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District examination for this classification 3. Experience working with people of various cultures 4. Knowledge of computer operations and/or interest in learning the basic routines and procedures used in a school library media center is necessary; equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities. Willingness to enroll in library related classes and participate in professional growth activities is desirable. Job Description Adopted: April 1981 Job Description Revised: July 16, 1990 Job Description Revised: June 3, 2002 Job Description Revised: May 2, 2005

Requirements / Qualifications

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; and either an Associate’s Degree of Arts (AA) or have completed 48 college/university semester units or pass the FUESD proficiency test for this classification; knowledge of computer operations and/or interest in learning the basic routines and procedures used in a school library media center is necessary, or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities. Willingness to enroll in library-related classes and participate in professional growth activities is desirable. Experience working with diverse groups and cultures. There is a MANDATORY written test for this classification: • DATE/TIME: February 1, 2023, at 3 P.M. • LOCATION: FUESD District Office in the Human Resources Department; 321 Iowa Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028 **YOU CANNOT BE CONSIDERED IF TESTING IS NOT COMPLETED. **

A completed online application is required in order to be considered for this opening. Please scan and attach the documents listed below to your online application, preferably in PDF format. We do not accept any faxed, e-mailed, or mailed documents. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: • Letter of Recommendation - 1 (within the last year and preferably from most recent employer) • NCLB Compliance - Proof of degree/transcripts (if applicable) • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; and either an Associate’s Degree of Arts (AA) or have completed 48 college/university semester units or pass the FUESD proficiency test for this classification; knowledge of computer operations and/or interest in learning the basic routines and procedures used in a school library media center is necessary, or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities. Willingness to enroll in library-related classes and participate in professional growth activities is desirable. Experience working with diverse groups and cultures. There is a MANDATORY written test for this classification: • DATE/TIME: February 1, 2023, at 3 P.M. • LOCATION: FUESD District Office in the Human Resources Department; 321 Iowa Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028 **YOU CANNOT BE CONSIDERED IF TESTING IS NOT COMPLETED. **

A completed online application is required in order to be considered for this opening. Please scan and attach the documents listed below to your online application, preferably in PDF format. We do not accept any faxed, e-mailed, or mailed documents. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: • Letter of Recommendation - 1 (within the last year and preferably from most recent employer) • NCLB Compliance - Proof of degree/transcripts (if applicable) • Resume

Comments and Other Information

The successful candidate must be able to accomplish the following responsibilities in a friendly, efficient and professional manner: • Directs students in appropriate library skills at each individual grade level. • Assists students and teachers in locating library media text materials, research material for classroom use, and equipment. • Effectively plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks within reasonable time limits. Work independently with minimal supervision. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Coordinates and supports teachers with classroom learning; research, implement, and present lessons to classroom groups; conduct library orientations; instruct students in children’s literature, research skills, internet use, and electronic card catalog skills; genre studies, author studies, personal narratives, and read aloud to reinforce and support appropriate grade-level reading. • Performs other related duties as assigned. This position is open to all qualified candidates. CURRENT FUESD EMPLOYEES: You must also submit an on-line application via Edjoin.org along with all required documents. It is the policy of this District that employment will be offered to the successful candidate contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol-screening test, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and FBI, and a current verification of a negative T.B. test or chest x-ray. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment. It is the fundamental policy of the Fallbrook Union Elementary school District to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. (BP4030)

Comments and Other Information


The successful candidate must be able to accomplish the following responsibilities in a friendly, efficient and professional manner: • Directs students in appropriate library skills at each individual grade level. • Assists students and teachers in locating library media text materials, research material for classroom use, and equipment. • Effectively plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks within reasonable time limits. Work independently with minimal supervision. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Coordinates and supports teachers with classroom learning; research, implement, and present lessons to classroom groups; conduct library orientations; instruct students in children’s literature, research skills, internet use, and electronic card catalog skills; genre studies, author studies, personal narratives, and read aloud to reinforce and support appropriate grade-level reading. • Performs other related duties as assigned. This position is open to all qualified candidates. CURRENT FUESD EMPLOYEES: You must also submit an on-line application via Edjoin.org along with all required documents. It is the policy of this District that employment will be offered to the successful candidate contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol-screening test, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and FBI, and a current verification of a negative T.B. test or chest x-ray. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment. It is the fundamental policy of the Fallbrook Union Elementary school District to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. (BP4030)