Library Media Assistant, 5 Hr

Position Type:

Support Staff/Library Media Assistant

Date Posted:

9/12/2024

Location:

All sites

Date Available:

09/26/2024

Closing Date:

09/25/2024

LIBRARY MEDIA ASSISTANT, 5 HR.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, training and/or experience in library practices and procedures

Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate

High school diploma

Knowledge of and ability to operate a variety of media equipment including but not limited to computers, laserdisc players, videocassette recorders and miscellaneous audio-visual equipment

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Skill and accuracy in oral and written expression

Ability to work effectively with staff, students and community

Knowledge of basic recordkeeping procedures; ability to type

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist in provision of library materials and services for classroom student and faculty use

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains neat and orderly library with pleasant and relaxing atmosphere conducive to student use; assembles and arranges displays of library books and materials

Assists teachers in scheduling and supervising students in library

Sorts, shelves, issues and reviews library books, materials and equipment

Maintains library book, material and equipment records including circulation records, catalog cards, overdue notices, identification records, etc.

Assists students and staff in locating learning resources through the use of catalogs, indices, bibliographic data, technology and media equipment and similar references; assists in providing teachers with information related to library media resources

Assists in inventory of materials and equipment; repairs books and materials as needed

Assists in planning and conducting activities for students to encourage reading, viewing and listening and use of library materials and facilities; selects materials and conducts storytelling sessions

Attends inservice meetings for professional development

Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $18.36 - $22.32 per hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services Handbook", Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:

A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed one (1) year of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Online application and any required documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on September 25, 2024:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Verification of one (1) of the following:

Two years (48 semester units) of study at an accredited college or university

Associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university

Passage of BCSD Paraprofessional Test

CBEST

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Erin Johnston, by phone at, by email at, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD’s Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.