<p>SCHEDULE: 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday, 190 days 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.</p> <p>ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:</p> <p>Receives direction from the Principal and Director of Media Services.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>? Demonstrated ability to learn and effectively use Destiny Library Manager circulation software.</p> <p>? Has working knowledge of the Internet with the ability to assist students with online research.</p> <p>? Exhibits an enthusiasm for reading.</p> <p>? Internal candidates must have successfully completed Clerical Basics & Skyward tests ? External candidates - Successful passing of Clerical Basics & Skyward required within the probationary period</p> <p>? Demonstrates proficiency of basic library skills by passing the library basic skills test.</p> <p>? Successful interview with the Principal/Director of Media Services.</p> <p>? Detail-oriented and organized. ? Internal applicants must meet requirements to temporarily bump-up to this position.</p> <p>? Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher learning, passed the paraprofessional exam to become highly qualified and/or obtained an associates degree or higher and met one of the following requirements:</p> <p>(1) Post elementary work in education or a related field;</p> <p>(2) Previous work experience in instructional program documented by letter(s) of references;</p> <p>(3) Previous experience as a classroom assistant documented by letter(s) of reference and description of responsibilities.</p> <p>Preferred candidates will have met one of the following requirements:</p> <p>? Post High School work in education or a related field;</p> <p>? Previous work experience in instructional program documented by letter(s) of reference; Merrillville Community School Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer</p> <p>? Previous experience as a classroom assistant documented by letter(s) of reference and description of responsibilities.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>? Facilitates learning with approximately 23 ECD - 4th Grade classes in book appreciation activities, digital citizenship, library research skills, maker space activities, coding, etc.</p> <p>? Works with small groups of students in a learning capacity for RTI.</p> <p>? Assists students in finding interesting books to read.</p> <p>? Circulates books to students through the Destiny Library Manager program daily.</p> <p>? Promotes reading with students and staff, using incentives and rewards as needed.</p> <p>? Maintains grade-level Google Classrooms for the library.</p> <p>? Collaborates with teachers in finding resources for the maker space area and restocks as needed.</p> <p>? Sends out letters indicating overdue items weekly to parents and follows up on materials that are significantly overdue.</p> <p>? Performs basic troubleshooting of AV equipment including the laminator, and assists staff with requests for batteries, lamps, and checks out available equipment.</p> <p>? Promotes and maintains a professional library for staff.</p> <p>? Notifies staff of new library materials through e-mail or staff meetings.</p> <p>? Handles teachers' requests for media center books and other materials.</p> <p>? Inventories the library books and materials yearly.</p> <p>? Selects books and other materials for the library through book vendor meetings, magazine, and journal reviews.</p> <p>? Types requisitions for orders and pays invoices in a timely manner.</p> <p>? Readies new materials for shelving. ? Maintains an up-to-date collection, weeding dated materials and books beyond repair.</p> <p>? Repair books as needed.</p> <p>? Prepares plans for substitutes when absent.</p> <p>? Receives and schedules requests for use of the Media Center.</p> <p>? Keep records needed for Media Center reports and send reports to the Principal/Director of Media Services.</p> <p>? Ability to travel to other MCSC elementary libraries to substitute for absent library coordinators if needed</p> <p>? Other duties related to the Library/Media Center as requested by the building Principal/Director of Media Services Merrillville Community</p> <p>Medical/dental/vision insurance, short term life insurance policy, retirement plan, paid time off.</p>