PROVO SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

2011

SUPERVISOR 5/K-6 LIBRARY MEDIA (62-850)

Job Summary

The job of Supervisor 5 School Library Media was established for the purpose/s of maintaining and effective Library/Media Center

operation; teaching information Utah State Core literacy skills; maintaining an orderly, safe, and attractive physical environment;

selecting and ordering materials; assisting with the selection of instructional materials; monitoring loss control; and maintaining a

variety of electronic and print records and documents.

This job reports to Principal

Essential Functions

Assists teachers in acquiring supplemental information for the core curriculum for the purpose of supporting the teaching and

learning process.

Assists teachers, students and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class

assignments.

Conducts classes and/or activities in a variety of formats (e.g. reading, research units, story telling, new student orientation, etc.) for

the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.

Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books

and/or periodicals) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials.

Evaluates media equipment for the purpose of making repairs, providing technical support, diagnosing malfunctions and/or

recommending acquisitions.

Maintains materials inventory (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials,

etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.

Monitors student activities (e.g. study hall, library use, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.

Operates a variety of media equipment and systems (e.g. program channel, video cameras, video tape player, DVD, computers,

etc.) for the purpose of providing library equipment services to students and teachers.

Oversees assistants and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing orientation, training and ensuring assignments are completed.

Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required

to perform functions.

Performs circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items, recommend

books, monitor overdue materials, etc.) for the purpose of controlling the use, location and availability of items in the collection.

Performs routine maintenance and troubleshoots problems with library equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of

equipment for school site use.

Processes library books, periodicals, software and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files, assigning Dewey Decimal

system numbers, bar coding, shelving, producing required reports, discarded books, etc.) for the purpose of providing students

and staff with required materials.

Processes notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media and materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining

access to library resources and securing reimbursement for loses.

Repairs books and materials (e.g. library books, textbooks, badges, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and

library materials.

Responds to inquiries of students, staff, administrators and/or parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference

documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.

Schedules class use of library for the purpose of ensuring the availability of all library resources as needed by staff and students.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office

equipment including using pertinent software applications and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of

manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific

knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: library practices, terminology and

procedures; age appropriate literature; computer and Internet operations; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number

of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing

defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide

Supervisor School Library Media 4/9/13diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required

to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving

with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

include: establishing effective working relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; displaying mechanical aptitude; working with

frequent interruptions; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or

coordinating others; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the

job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying,

pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job

requires 25% sitting, 25% walking, and 50% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

Job-related experience preferred

Certificates & Licenses

Must be NCLB Highly Qualified in Title I Schools

Required Testing

None specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance

Continuing Education/Training

Occasionally as needed to perform changing essential functions of position

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Salary Grade

Lane 5

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