Summary or Purpose:
The resource room coordinator/librarian position is responsible for the organization and maintenance of the library. The resource room coordinator must also assist families and personnel in locating and lending necessary materials within the library, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources.
Qualification Requirements:
Ø High School diploma is required
Ø Demonstrated strong clerical skills
Ø School-based experience and understanding of instruction and needs of school-based staff, preferred
Ø Knowledge and basic understanding of the Science of Reading, preferred
Ø Positive interpersonal skills and knowledge of our local community, required
Performance Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Establish library hours for access by students and parents (during and/or after school hours)
2. Share the management and collection development of SHS, Community and GILA libraries
3. Communicates information about the district’s library services and research to school administration.
4. Provides student instructions relating to using library services.
5. Acts as the district’s library liaison to the community in coordination with City of Galena librarian.
6. Assists with procurement of educational materials for projects, staff development, student class coordination, and other student learning services.
7. Determines library needs and requests materials and equipment.
8. Keeps libraries clean and organized. Checks materials in and out and shelves appropriately.
9. Assists school administration with needs related to library services for students and/or families.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
Galena City School District strives to provide an engaging, inspirational, and impactful learning environment for every student, in every content area, every day, through recruiting and retaining exceptional staff, actively partnering with our learning community, and serving the whole child. We do this through our four programs described below: