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Library Technician, Spanish Bilingual Preferred - Oakland International High School (2023-24) at Oakland Unified School District

Application Deadline

8/2/2023 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
8/2/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$36,414.72 - $48,849.44 / Per Year
Length of Work Year
per BU contract
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Ref: 8572 Due to union restrictions, this position is only available to current employees of this school district for the first 5 days following the posted date. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered during this specific time period. EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ARE WELCOME TO APPLY. TITLE: Library Technician REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor DEPARTMENT: As Assigned CLASSIFICATION: Classified FLSA: Non-Exempt WORK YEAR/HOURS 218 Days/7.5 Hours, or Duty Days/Hours as assigned. ISSUED: Created: June 2015 SALARY GRADE: WTCL 33 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. 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 reflect the principal job elements accurately.) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Instructional and Supervisory Tasks Provide assistance to students and staff in the circulation of library materials to support the curriculum; including the on-line catalog and other electronic and print resources. Assist pupils and staff in locating and using library materials and equipment, including electronic information retrieval systems. Assist the library media teacher with the instruction of the students in library skills and research activities in groups and individually. Work with teachers, Librarian, or Library Media Teacher to sel

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to: a High School Diploma or equivalent, and possession of a certificate of completion as a library technician from a community college program, and a minimum of two years experience working in a library setting or an Associate’s degree and three (3) or more years experience working in a library setting. One (1) year working with children in a school setting or equivalent youth-related activities Experience in library technical services such as cataloging, processing, location and distribution of materials, and development of bibliographies LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Driver’s License Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF: Computerized library systems and on-line reference sources Operations and organization of a school library Library processes relating to the acquisition and circulation of materials Dewey Decimal Classification System and the American Library Association rules for filing catalog cards Library terminology and standard practices Standard library reference sources Record keeping techniques Oral and written communication skills Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Modern office practices, procedures and equipment Planning, organization and coordination needed for assigned program Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students Computer software, hardware, and related technology

WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT: Library and office environment; diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to: a High School Diploma or equivalent, and possession of a certificate of completion as a library technician from a community college program, and a minimum of two years experience working in a library setting or an Associate’s degree and three (3) or more years experience working in a library setting. One (1) year working with children in a school setting or equivalent youth-related activities Experience in library technical services such as cataloging, processing, location and distribution of materials, and development of bibliographies LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Driver’s License Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF: Computerized library systems and on-line reference sources Operations and organization of a school library Library processes relating to the acquisition and circulation of materials Dewey Decimal Classification System and the American Library Association rules for filing catalog cards Library terminology and standard practices Standard library reference sources Record keeping techniques Oral and written communication skills Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Modern office practices, procedures and equipment Planning, organization and coordination needed for assigned program Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students Computer software, hardware, and related technology

WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT: Library and office environment; diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Comments and Other Information


NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.