POSITION(S): Library Technician
Site(s): Shell Beach Elementary School
REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
Some office or library clerical experience.
See job description for additional requirements.
WORK DAYS: 196 days (Student days + 5 days) - 196 Day Work Year Calendar
Monday - Friday, 6 hours/day, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SALARY: Range 16 - 19, salary placement from $18.71 - $25.76 hourly
Salary prorated based on start date and prior experience.
HEALTH BENEFITS: • Classified Health Plans & Rates
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications and supporting documents must be submitted ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 AT 4:30 P.M.
The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420. Phone: 805-474-3000 ext. 1190 Email: [email protected].
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFIED
HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION
REVISED DATE: March 21, 2023
TITLE: Library Technician
SALARY RANGE: 16 None or a limited number of units; completion of 15 semester units of a varied academic program. Library Technology courses encouraged; completion of 30 semester units of a varied academic program, 15 of which must be related to library services.
18 An AA Degree
19 An AA Degree (60 semester units) including the Library Technology certificate.
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision operate and promote the library program in a school; assist students and staff in using and learning to use resources available in the library/media center.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
High school graduation or its equivalent.
Some office or library clerical experience.
An ability to speak and write effectively; research and retrieve information using computer technology; work independently; work calmly and accurately under pressure and with frequent interruptions; establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
Desirable:
Certificate of Proficiency in Library Technology or courses in library technology from a community college.
Some experience in working with groups of children/young people.
Knowledge of library media systems and practices including the care and operation of instructional media and equipment; children's/young people's literature and the basic curriculum; use of technology in searching and using information which may include computers, use of the internet, various computer hardware/software, video and telecommunication applications.
Keyboarding ability.
Ability to communicate verbally in Spanish.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Depending on location, employee may perform some or all of the following functions and the functions may assume a different priority. Some positions may require technical expertise relating to specific job site functions).
Assist and instruct students and staff in learning to be effective users of the library and information therein, which may include but not be limited to, guidance in selecting reading materials and in locating information using electronic sources.
Work with staff to plan programs that encourage student reading and library use.
Gather materials for teachers or classes in various curricular areas.
Read aloud to or tell stories to classes daily.
Facilitate development of the collection by compiling orders for new materials and withdrawing outdated items.
Maintain an attractive, cheerful learning environment that includes book displays and bulletin boards.
Promote use of the library through public relations which may include, but not be limited to, the preparation of posters, flyers, articles for school newsletters, and conducting or assisting with book fairs and other fundraisers.
Maintain a system for circulating and retrieving materials.Receive materials and assist with the processing and distribution of books, student technological devices (e.g. Chromebooks) and other relevant media.
9.Notify students of overdue materials, collect fines and payments for lost or damaged materials, and maintain records of financial transactions. 10. Prepare annual inventory and monthly circulation reports.
11. Direct and coordinate student assistants and volunteers.
12. Perform other duties as required.
OTHER ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee in this position must have the ability to:
Stand, circulate and sit for extended periods of time.
Ascend and descend steps.
See and read printed matter with or without vision aids.
Hear and understand speech at normal levels.
Speak English so that others may understand at normal levels.
Stand, walk, stoop, twist, bend over, grasp, reach in all directions, push, pull, and move, lift and/or carry 0 to 25 pounds to waist height and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Employ physical dexterity in limbs and digits to operate computer keyboards and other equipment.
Move throughout the building and school grounds as necessary.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee in this position must have the ability to:
Concentrate on a single task for up to two (2) hours at a time.
Learn quickly and adapt to a variety of technology, machinery, instructions, and task methods.
Meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.
Speak and write in a clear, concise manner.
SOCIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee in this position must have the ability to:
1. Interact daily in person with other members of the school staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.
2. Have consistent attendance. Because of the urgent nature of duties and because the work product of the position is interdependent with that of other staff, consistent attendance is required.
3. Convey an understanding, patient attitude toward other students, parents, staff and members of the community.
4. Maintain the privacy of confidential information including student grades, progress, etc.
NOTE: This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.
SUPERVISION: Under the general supervision of the building principal with direction from the District’s Curriculum and Instruction department.
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter: This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The position shall report in accordance with California state regulations who observe, have actual knowledge, or reasonably suspect child or elder/dependent abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies.
CANDIDATE SELECTION: The Candidate selected for this position will be required to present prior to the first date of employment: 1) A social security card; 2) proof of tuberculin test; 3) pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances; and 4) complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct.
The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of HR, 602 Orchard Ave. Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1190, [email protected] or the 504 Coordinator: Linda Pierce, Director of Student Services, 227 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1189, [email protected]
ALL MATERIALS ARCHIVED FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY BUT CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.
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