Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Librarian Assistant (Non Bargaining) - Northeast Middle School
Librarian Assistant (Non Bargaining) - Northeast Middle School,
Bristol. JOB DESCRIPTION—DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Types and
processes orders, reports, bibliographies, forms, library schedules,
letters to publishers, catalog cards, and the like. 2. Enters orders and
receives books, computer software, and other educational resources
selected by the librarian and/or school staff. 3. Maintains files of
catalog cards, vertical file material, publishers’ catalogs, and an
electronic database of library and learning resources. Maintains an
electronic database of school literacy materials. Maintains an
electronic database of computer software. 4. Writes notices to homeroom
teachers concerning overdue books, and collects fines for such books. 5.
Makes simple repairs on damaged books. 6. Readies books for reserve on
teachers’ requests, and maintains the reserve shelf. 7. Prepares current
magazines for shelving and maintains the back-number stacks. 8. Assists
in the inventory of library materials and the preparation of lists of
missing books and books to be discarded. 9. Shelves incoming books. 10.
Maintains current inventory of supplies and suggests items for
acquisition as needed. 11. Oversees the general neatness and
attractiveness of the library and learning resource center and its
displays.12. Helps students locate library and learning resource center
materials. 13. Coordinates library parent volunteers and supports school
wide initiatives directly involving the library media center. 14.
Facilitates district wide initiatives involving the library and learning
resource center outlined by the library and learning resource
specialist. 15. Performs such other tasks as the library and learning
center specialist may from time to time assign. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Good typing and clerical skills, computer skills, ability to work well
with students, teachers and parents, organizational skills, attention to
detail, neatness and accuracy, some knowledge of children’s literature,
adaptability. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or
general education degree (GED). LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and
interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports
and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of
people. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts
such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages,
area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic
algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense
understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or
diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete
variables in standardized situations. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to operate personal computer. Ability to work with media
equipment such as video, laminating machine and fax and typewriters.
Must be able to pass a typing test at 55 words per minute. Ability to
communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and ability
to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and
the school community. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must frequently
push or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds such as
TV/VCR carts and boxes of books. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work 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 quiet. Work is performed indoors. SALARY
RANGE: $14.72/ hour. Benefits--None. To begin as soon as possible. WORK
YEAR: 10 months/year, 15/hours/week. APPLICATION: Apply in writing on or
before August 30, 2012.
Letters of application indicating background and experience should be
sent to: Mr. Dennis Bieu, Director of Human Resources, Bristol Board of
Education, P. O. Box 450, Bristol, CT 06011-0450. All other applicants
must go to www.bristol.k12.ct.us –District Departments—Human Resources—Online Application—Click Here and fill out an application for employment.
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Location:
Bristol, CT, USA