Hours/day: 8
Work calendar days: 190
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.**
*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). PSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.
Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply!
If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, including testing and/or interviews, please contact us at ADA@psdschools.org{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}. If requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date.**
SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining the order and functionality of the library/media center, including supervising and assisting students in library skills, managing the circulation of materials and equipment, and assisting students and staff with locating appropriate materials. There may not always be a licensed media specialist present in the media center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and assist students in the library/media center by demonstrating library skills; assisting in research and location of materials; training on theuse of on-line resources, inter-library loans, and library automation systems; checking in and out of materials and/or equipment; and assisting with administering discipline. Teach literacy/educational technology and computer skills under the supervision of the Media Specialist.
Use the library automation system to circulate and find materials, manage student check out and notifications of overdue materials, and create reports and bibliographies.
Assist teachers and staff with filling requests for materials or information by researching and locating materials, checking in and out materials and/or equipment, and/or copying, laminating and poster making. Inform teachers of new materials available.
Coordinate the work of library volunteers and student assistants under the direction of the Media Specialist.
Maintain a recordkeeping system to track teacher and student use of library.
Perform financial duties including collecting fines, assisting with the selecting and ordering of materials, maintaining petty cash billing, and collecting money for media services such as copying, laminating and poster making, and/or maintaining the media center budget. Assist Media Specialist with media technology budget.
Assist with managing audio/visual equipment, resources and programs, including setting up and maintaining video equipment for use during or after school hours, publicizing video programs available to teachers, managing the video streaming and video distribution systems, and assisting in the video production studio.
Assist the Media Specialist or a licensed educator with professional development on digital applications, and library or computer systems.
Assist with the set-up and management of online testing databases such as MAPS, STAR, and other student testing platforms.
Assist with scheduling and setup of special events. 1
Participate in District media and/or technology committees and attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, trainings, and/or school functions.
Complete and reconcile inventory of print and non-print materials and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Two years of college coursework in education, library media, computer technology or related field
Three years of library or instructional paraprofessional experience
Experience in a school media center or computer lab preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
If assigned to a Title I school, the following Title I requirements apply
High school diploma (or equivalent) and one of the following
completion of at least two years of higher education
an associate's (or higher) degree
successful completion of the WorkKeys assessment demonstrating instructional competency within one year of hire
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: Criminal background check required for hire
Please Note: This posting is set to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5960862{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}
Applications directly through Connecting Colorado will not be reviewed.
Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.
