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  High school diploma or GED equivalent (or higher). Applicants must attach a photo of diploma or GED; or transcriptions showing graduation

• Unit/Degree verification (including equivalency of foreign degrees) must be submitted with the online application as an attachment in the form of unofficial transcripts. Equivalence of foreign degrees must have been reviewed and verified by a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency.

Education: Graduation from secondary (i.e. high school) school or possession of its equivalent (GED). Possession of a Library Technician Certificate from an accredited 2 or 4 year college is desirable. Document upload required

Experience: One (1) year of full-time library experience is required. Experience with elementary and secondary age students is desirable.

SPECIAL LICENSE OR LANGUAGE SKILLS

Possession of a Library Technician Certificate is desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of a position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others. May be required to lift materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this class include but are not limited to:

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  Plans the library program with Principal and staff
• Follows established district library procedures
• Assists students and teachers in the selection of materials including checking materials in and out
• Plans and conducts library orientations, book talks, story-telling, etc.
• Schedules class visits to the library
• Prepares book collections for classroom use
• Prepares and processes library materials for circulation including cataloging and classifying
• Prepares and maintains library environment through bulletin boards, displays and library housekeeping
• Coordinates special reading and library special activities such as the Reading is Fundamental (RIF) program
• Prepares, maintains library circulation records and statistics
• Maintains records of all library materials
• Sends overdue notices and conducts periodic inventory
• Recommends new materials for purchase
• Orders and maintains needed supplies and materials
• Performs clerical duties such as composing letters/memoranda, typing, filing, stamping and labeling
• Supervises adult and student volunteers
• Attends meetings
• Operates a variety of equipment such as typewriter, adding machine, duplicating machines, computer hardware and software, and various types of Audio Visual (AV) equipment
• Plans, coordinates textbook distribution, management and collection
• Maintains records of textbooks through use of district-wide web-based database system
• Collects money for lost and damaged textbooks and issues refunds as necessary
• Performs other related duties as required

Knowledge of:

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  Basic needs of students (growth and development)
• Effective techniques of student control
• Basic library methods and procedures including cataloging, classifying and circulation processes
• Modern office methods and procedures, i.e., filing, record keeping
• Basic mathematics

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish effective rapport with students and staff
• Exercise good judgment
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and others
• Train, direct and supervise volunteers/students
• Maintain records, compile data and make reports
• Operate a variety of office equipment such as typewriter, adding machine, duplicating machine, computer hardware and software, and various types of AV equipment
• Type neatly and accurately
• Maintain sensitivity to ethnic, religious, cultural and sexual differences

The Pasadena Unified School District offers excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, CALPERs retirement system and life insurance based upon the employee's status. For more information, contact our Benefits Department at 626-396-3600 extension 88144.