Librarian/Academic Support
Qualifications Profile: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- PA Certification in Library Science K-12
- PA Certification Grades PK-4
Essential Functions - Assists in reinforcement in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, media and other skills.
- Assists in maintaining the circulation desk operations and circulation files.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning.
- Operate audio visual equipment as needed.
- Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
- Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials.
- Serves as a reference guide for students.
- Assists with the Academic Support of elementary students
NOTE: While the basic functions of this position are the same for the various levels of School Librarian,
each successively higher level requires greater responsibility, ability to supervise and run the libraries operations,
ability to lead and train others, a higher degree of education or training, greater computer skills, more related experience,
and/or other attributes that distinguish it from any lower level(s).
Travel Requirements Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to use personal computers and instruct students in their use (including creating documents, word processing and using the Internet to conduct research).
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to follow directives of teacher, media specialist or other supervisor, and assist students with respect to instructional and non-instructional tasks.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
FLSA Status: Exempt