MHSAP Resource Librarian at Marion Independent School District in Marion, IA

Job description

TITLE: MHSAP RESOURCE LIBRARIAN JOB DESCRIPTION REPORTS TO: MHSAP Director / Assistant Director TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months with regular hours (9-4) on M-F (shared position): limited summer hours. PAYMENT RATE : MHSAP Teacher Salary Schedule PURPOSE: The Resource Librarian will oversee the daily and long-term planning and maintenance of the library collection, and assist MHSAP families. Qualifications: Current Teaching License Minimum of five years of experience as a supervising teacher Demonstrated attention to detail Desire to continue career improvement Knowledge of current MHSAP policies and practices Effective communication (orally and in writing), collaboration, and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrated strength in organization and reliability in meeting deadlines Demonstrated ability to function as a team Demonstrated interest and engagement in library resources Demonstrated problem-solving ability and flexible attitude Preferred Qualifications: Personal homeschooling experience Working knowledge of a variety of homeschooling curricula Working knowledge of learning styles Leadership experience with high school students Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about digital library resources Essential Functions: Create positive relationships with MHSAP teachers, parents, and students. Research, purchase, and catalog materials. Write monthly resource reviews for the MHSAP newsletter Interact with program families regularly, advising them about curriculum choices and offering advice about learning strategies for homeschooling their children. Manage the work of high school assistants. Support the missions of both the Marion Independent School District and the Marion Home School Assistance Program. React to change productively. Handle other tasks as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0-24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck or trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0-12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise level is quiet to loud. Work may be indoors and/or outdoors. Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms. Tobacco and alcohol-free environment. Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public. This position will require some evening responsibilities. Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students. The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management'