Santa Barbara Unified School District

Classified Job Description

Title: Elementary Lead Library Technician

Salary Schedule Range: 39a

Hours per day: 7

Months per year: 12

Purpose of Position: To perform the customary duties of a Library Technician at an assigned school, and in addition provide support and guidance to elementary Library Technicians.

Employment Status: Full-time (FLSA Non-exempt)

Reports To: An assigned supervisor.

Location: Roosevelt Elementary School

Essential Functions:

Oversee and provide ongoing support at elementary schools with supplementary reading programs.

Contribute to the development and participate in the implementation of a library master plan.

Coordinate with book vendors to provide barcode ranges and updated processing specifications.

Assist staff with determining annual curriculum requirements.

Provide ongoing training and support for current Library Technicians, and initial training of new staff.

Participate in planning and coordination of beginning and end-of-year procedures.

Update catalog circulation database in a student information system.

Coordinate with staff to recycle dated or worn library materials and replace titles as needed.

Assist Library Technicians in making libraries an inviting and interesting environment for learning.

Communicate with site administrators, Library Technicians and District office staff regarding practice, procedures and events.

Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Other Functions:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Inside work with no exposure to weather conditions. Some local travel required between schools.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; sitting for extended periods of time; bending, kneeling, stooping or reaching; lifting materials and reaching above the shoulders to retrieve or store materials.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of standard procedures used in K12 public school libraries.

Knowledge of book cataloging theory, procedures and processes.

Knowledge of multimedia sources, software applications, and technology.

Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with school site staff and District staff.

Ability to use appropriate telephone and e-mail etiquette.

Ability to use appropriate English grammar, spelling, punctuation and business vocabulary.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.

Ability to meet schedules and timelines.

Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Education, Training and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college-level courses or training in library science, plus three (3) years of experience in a library or media center environment.

Additional Requirements:

Successful passage of written or performance assessment.

Valid Class C California Drivers License.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or disability, affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups, association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics, or any other basis protected by law, in its educational programs, activities, and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 963-4338, ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); titleixucp@sbunified.org.

Title IX Coordinator — the principal at each school site serves as that site's Title IX Coordinator; Title II/ADA Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator — Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 963-4338 ext. 6278 or 6208, titleixucp@sbunified.org