LIBRARIAN jobs in New Mexico

• Complies with and supports all Shiprock Associated Schools' policies and procedures.
• Integrates the school philosophy within area of work.
• Mends and maintains library materials, A-V software and equipment inventory.
• Supervises the checking in and out of library materials by students and teachers. Supervises students while they are in the library.
• Assists teachers, assistants, parents, and students in locating library, instructional, and audio-visual materials.
• Maintains card filing system.
• Maintains library books, materials, and equipment inventory by ALA Standards.
• Implements a planned, sequential program of effective instruction which will include
• teaching of library skills at each level as stated in the curriculum to literature groups and assisting in specific research.
• Uses a variety of teaching methods and materials that address student learning rates, levels, and styles using new technology.
• Creates a motivational atmosphere in the library that encourages independence in the use of information that promotes a student's desire to learn.
• Integrates major topics from the curriculum into the library media enter instructional program through regular planning with the faculty.
• Maintains teacher resource room and materials.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for cultural diversity and diverse learning styles.
• Ensures that patrons have full and equitable access to library materials, resources, and services.
• Applies and supports the principles and procedures of intellectual freedom in providing access for students to materials and information, and in providing instruction regarding their use.
• Upholds and models appropriate behavior regarding copyright laws in both use of materials and in instruction regarding their use.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices contemporary self-assessment techniques for personal professional growth.
• Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum and exhibits communication skills necessary for collaborative planning of curriculum and lessons with teachers.
• Helps students interact with each other by fostering a spirit of cooperation and willingness to work together.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within your scope of practice.

Experience:

As determined by Tribal and State standards.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field is required

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Must have a valid State of New Mexico Professional Licensure with Library/Media endorsement.
• Ability to work effectively with Native American students, staff administration and the general public.
• Experience in automated Library circulation.
• Must be experienced in the use of Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
• Must have or able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and a Navajo Nation food handler's permit.
• Must be able to meet minimum physical requirements.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
• Must pass federal background check required per 25 C.F.R. Part 63.

• Bilingual (Diné/English)

The physical demand and work environment 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.

The employee must lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds, and may assist, move, or restrain students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues. May be required to move light furniture.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, lift, carry, move about, hear, and speak. Employee may require performing extensive work at a computer display terminal.

May be required to break up fights.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.

The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and waste while performing duties in life skills, multi-handicapped, and some one-on-one situations.

The employee may be required to travel in school owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students. Overnight travel may be required.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. May be required to stand for long periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions in the Governing School Board approved SASI policies and procedures.

Mental Demands:

There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.

SASI and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary preference have been fully considered.