FECC Library Clerk (Part Time)

2024-25 District Calendar (link)

• Fulton's calendar has 166 student days and 179 staff days.
• Snow days are built into our calendar and will not be made up.
• School begins on August 21, 2024, and ends on May 22, 2025.
• There are several planned breaks throughout the year:
  • November 1
  • November 25-29
  • December 23-January 3
  • March 24-28
  • April 18-21

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Purpose Statement

The job of Part-Time Library Clerk is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for maintaining the library collection at FECC; identifying age-appropriate resources for students and teachers; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and performing clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials.

This job reports to the principal.

Essential Functions 

• Maintains book collection to ensure availability as needed.
   
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
   
• Participates in selected building professional development to acquire and/or convey information relative to job functions.
   
• Performs circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, inventory) to control the use, location, and availability of items in the collection.
   
• Processes notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books as needed.
   
• Repairs books and materials to ensure the availability of books and library materials.
   
• Responds to inquiries of students and staff  (e.g. availability of books) to provide information and/or direction as required.  

Other Functions 

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
 

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and adhering to safety practices and procedures. 

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: library practices; computer and Internet operations; age-appropriate activities/behaviors; office application software; practicing cultural competency while working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals; and stages of child development.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing effective working relationships; communicating with diverse groups; dealing with frequent interruptions; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services. 

Working Environment 

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 50% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. 

Experience 

Job-related experience is desired

Education
Missouri Sub Certificate

Certificates and Licenses 
Missouri Substitute Certificate

Clearances  

FBI Fingerprint and Family Care Registry

FLSA Status

(Non) Exempt

Approval Date

4/10/2024

Salary Grade 
Classified

The purpose and utilization of job descriptions in Fulton 58 Public Schools are to ensure the essential functions of each position are articulated to create a clear understanding of job expectations for the incumbent while also providing a framework through which the recruiting, hiring, and retaining of employees may be enhanced.