Ascension Parish School Board Job Description | I. | JOB TITLE: | Librarian | JOB TYPE: | 206 / 208 |
| POSITION REPORTS TO: | Principal | PAY GRADE: | T-2 |
| FLSA STATUS: | Exempt | ASSIGNMENT PERIOD | 192 Days |
II. SUMMARY OF POSITION’S PURPOSE Maintains the library and/or media center with a wide variety of library materials and media resources.
III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – Bachelor’s degree. Type A, B, C or Level 1, 2, or 3. Louisiana teaching certificate. State certification as Librarian and/or Media Specialist. Additional criteria as established by the School Board.
IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT - Align library services to support the school’s reading and instructional programs and literacy activities.
- Supervises students in use of library and materials.
- Provides guidance for independent reading endeavors.
- Prepares book talks and exhibits.
- Presents group discussions on use of the library.
- Schedules the use of the library with the principal’s approval.
- Assists in the implementation of school improvement initiatives.
- Provides supplemental materials to teachers for units of work.
B. INFORMATION ACCESS
- Selects and maintains a balanced collection of literacy materials, both fiction and nonfiction, print and non-print, for students and teachers.
- Prepares and submits orders for State Department of Education.
- Receives parish monies and orders supplies through established procedures.
- Orders materials from resource agencies on a free or loan basis, at the request of teachers (excluding vendor previews).
- Provides reserve materials at teacher’s request.
- Assists faculty in selection of materials.
- Utilizes current technological resources as they relate to instruction and library management.
C. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - Assists in the inventory of textbooks as directed by the principal.
- Issues equipment to teachers and, at the librarian’s discretion and principal’s approval, to students.
- Establishes procedures for inventory.
- Coordinates the repair of audio-visual equipment.
- Collects and processes fines for lost or damaged materials through established office procedures.
- Processes materials for library use.
- Maintains database.
- Establishes circulation procedures.
- Notifies students and teachers of new materials.
- Prepares reports as needed for Southern Association, State Department of Education and federal agencies such as Title V funding sources.
- Assists teachers in equipment operation and use.
D. FACILITIES
- Arranges library to encourage simultaneous use by groups and individuals.
- Ensures that the library is maintained and cleaned.
E. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Opens the library and/or media center during the school day.
- Participates in faculty meetings, extra-curricular activities, and school functions.
- Participates in special programs and activities.
- Implements emergency procedures established by the school.
- Ensures that the confidentiality of student and employee records is maintained.
- Attends professional meetings.
- Maintains a professional demeanor and provides courteous and prompt service to all patrons including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Schedules and/or attends conferences with parents. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that student and employee records confidentiality is assured.
- Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve instruction, service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
- Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork to support and enhance the curriculum.
- Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports:
- Instructional Components
- Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in supervisory positions
- Lesson Plans
- Instruction
- Collaborate with colleagues and departments
- Grade papers
- Take and record attendance
- Enter/Average grades
- Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher
- Supervision
- Supervision of students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event
- Supervision of students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned
- Supervision of students in the classroom
- Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies
- Supervision of students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned
- Non-instructional Components
- Attend meetings generally associated with the instructions of students
- Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings
- Attend training sessions
- Attend IEP meetings
- Attend parent-teacher conferences
- Attend back-to-school and open-house events
- Attend graduation
- Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings
- Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request
- Extracurricular Activities
- Attend/work concessions/gates of no more than 15 athletic events per school year as requested by the principal or designee
- Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor
- Performs other duties as required
NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.
V. SIGNATURES: Supervisor
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This job description was approved by the Ascension Parish School Board on: June 25, 2024.