Ponca City Public Schools
Job Description: Library Monitor
Date: July 1, 2016
Reports to: Building Principal, Media Center Specialist
Supervises: Students when a Classroom Teacher is not in the Library
Qualifications:- High School Diploma or GEDThorough Knowledge of Media Center Procedures and Equipment
- Job Goal: Oversees the day-to-day operation of the media center or perform duties under the direct supervision of a Library Media Specialist.
- Employment Terms: 9 Month Contract, 7.25 Hours per Day, Exclusive of a LunchFLSA Classification: Nonexempt
- Evaluation: Annually by Building Principal
Physical Demands:
This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA - it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements:
Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at theneck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and handsto grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons tostudents; lift/move up to 15 pounds
Occasional Requirements:
Lift/move up to 25 pounds, ability to administer CPRVisual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performed Under the Direction of a Library Media Specialist:
Ensures efficient management of the circulation desk, electronic card catalog, and computer lab.
Instructs students on the proper use of print and electronic library and computer lab resources, including developing students' research, reference and critical thinking skills.
Conducts an annual inventory, including discarding dated materials.
Tracks overdue media center materials and notify students of outstanding items.
Keeps media center in neat order throughout the day.
Answers the telephone and takes messages.
Delivers Audio/visual equipment; maintains inventory.
Runs computer and audio/visual equipment as necessary.
Assists in suggesting and locating instructional materials for teachers.
Assists in maintaining files and records in library.
Regularly participates in appropriate professional development opportunities.
Utilizes professional behavior in all school related interactions.
Complies with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.
Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.
