Media Specialist (school Librarian) 24 hours per week at Orcutt Union School District and Academy Charter High School Print Application Deadline 10/9/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/30/2026 Contact Dayana Atanasova 8059388910 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $21.23 - $27.09 Per Hour Length of Work Year 193 work days Employment Type Part Time About the Employer

MISSION STATEMENT

Students of the Orcutt Union School District come first. We partner with our families and the community to ensure that each student has the skills, resilience, and drive to achieve their full potential.

VISION STATEMENT

Orcutt Union School District students experience a high-quality education in a caring, inclusive, and safe environment that inspires them to discover their path, and pursue their goals and aspirations. Job Summary Job Summary

ORCUTT UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE

MEDIA

SPECIALIST BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of a Principal, provide library media services related to the circulation, distribution and recovery of library and reference books, textbooks, audio-visual materials and equipment and other instructional materials at an assigned school facility; process, shelve and assist students and staff in the selection of media center materials.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Receive, process, circulate and re-shelf print and non-print materials. E Assist individuals, groups of students and teachers in locating and selecting appropriate materials; prepare materials for instructional activities including pulling materials for teachers; maintain center schedule for teachers; present library orientation sessions. E Maintain records of expenditures, circulation, inventories, payment for lost or damaged materials and fines and other monies collected. E Prepare and send overdue notices and billings as required; collect monies and provide receipts. E Process new library materials including library books, textbooks and audio-visual equipment. E Maintain shelf lists and bibliographies. E Ability to access the Internet, executes appropriate software, manage files, enter and manipulate data and maintain inventory records. E Issue and collect textbooks from students; maintain records and file information. E Answer questions and provide information regarding the operation of the media center to students, teachers and staff; locate and retrieve books for teachers as requested. E Maintain, set up, operate and inspect a variety of media center equipment; perform minor repairs and adjustments on hardware and software; assign and reserve various equipment and resource materials as required. E Coordinate off-site maintenance and repairs of equipment. E Design and provide motivational displays such as bulletin boards, posters and displays. E Job Description /

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ORCUTT UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE

MEDIA

SPECIALIST BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of a Principal, provide library media services related to the circulation, distribution and recovery of library and reference books, textbooks, audio-visual materials and equipment and other instructional materials at an assigned school facility; process, shelve and assist students and staff in the selection of media center materials.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

: Receive, process, circulate and re-shelf print and non-print materials. E Assist individuals, groups of students and teachers in locating and selecting appropriate materials; prepare materials for instructional activities including pulling materials for teachers; maintain center schedule for teachers; present library orientation sessions. E Maintain records of expenditures, circulation, inventories, payment for lost or damaged materials and fines and other monies collected. E Prepare and send overdue notices and billings as required; collect monies and provide receipts. E Process new library materials including library books, textbooks and audio-visual equipment. E Maintain shelf lists and bibliographies. E Ability to access the Internet, executes appropriate software, manage files, enter and manipulate data and maintain inventory records. E Issue and collect textbooks from students; maintain records and file information. E Answer questions and provide information regarding the operation of the media center to students, teachers and staff; locate and retrieve books for teachers as requested. E Maintain, set up, operate and inspect a variety of media center equipment; perform minor repairs and adjustments on hardware and software; assign and reserve various equipment and resource materials as required. E Coordinate off-site maintenance and repairs of equipment. E Design and provide motivational displays such as bulletin boards, posters and displays. E Mend and repair damaged books; select and prepare materials to be re-bound, repaired or discarded. E Assist in the selection and ordering of library books, textbooks, periodicals, instructional materials, supplies and software. E Organize the media center facility, maintaining materials in good condition and assessing facility needs and problems. E Provide assistance to other department staff as necessary. E Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

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KNOWLEDGE OF

Library terminology and standard library practices and techniques General types and uses of library materials including basic reference sources and materials Dewey decimal classification systems Modern office practices, procedures and equipment Record keeping techniques Oral and written communication skills Telephone techniques and etiquette Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Technical aspects of field of specialty Basic math

ABILITY TO

Provide library media services related to the circulation, distribution and recovery of library and reference books, textbooks, audio-visual materials and equipment and other instructional materials at an assigned school facility. Process and shelve library/media center materials and assist students and staff in the selection of library/media center materials Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately Understand and follow oral and written directions Work cooperatively with others Type at an appropriate rate of speed Operate, service and make minor repairs on equipment including audio-visual equipment, typewriter, duplicators and computer Work independently with little direction Communicate effectively to children and adults Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Plan and organize work Maintain a variety of inventories, files and records

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

An equivalent combination to: graduation from high school and two years paraprofessional library/media experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

School media center environment. Constant interruptions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Hearing and speaking to exchange information Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard Seeing to read a variety of materials Standing for extended periods of time Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching Pushing and pulling book carts Lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects Climbing Requirements / Qualifications An equivalent combination to: graduation from high school and two years paraprofessional library/media experience.

Requirements / Qualifications

An equivalent combination to: graduation from high school and two years paraprofessional library/media experience. Comments and Other Information 193 work days per year + 14 holidays Comments and Other Information 193 work days per year + 14 holidays CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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