Early Literacy Specialist Pt-Kpl

Salary: $20.86 Hourly
Location : Kenosha, WI
Job Type: Regular - Part Time
Job Number: 20240892
Department: Library
Opening Date: 01/09/2024
Closing Date: 2/16/2024 4:30 PM Central
General Overview of Position
Under the general direction of the Head of Youth and Family Services, provide quality programming, readers' advisory, reference and circulation services to children, teens, parents or caregivers, educators and those adults that work with children and teens. Perform other public service functions as needed.
*Please Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities or qualifications may change at any time with or without notice.
Example of Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions

• Plan and implement age appropriate quality programming for children, parents or caregivers, educators and those adults that work with children with an emphasis on Early Literacy.
  
• Be knowledgeable of KPL planning and policy developments.
  
• Provide assistance at KPL locations to patrons in accessing library collections, answering information and circulation questions, providing reader's advisory assistance, and assist in operating equipment.

General Job Functions

• Work with the Head of Youth and Family Services in learning techniques in child, teen, and family librarianship.
  
• Work with Division Head for Public Services and/or Branch Managers and/or Team Leads to learn circulation practices and policies.
  
• Respond to patron inquiries about library services, including the interpretation of library policies and procedures.
  
• Provide informal library instruction.
  
• Provide "on call" readers' advisory services to users of the KPL children's and teen collections; serve as the children's and young adult services resource for KPL staff.
  
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and participate in appropriate conferences, workshops, and seminars to develop professional and leadership skills.
  
• Recommend changes or improvements in services or programming for KPL Youth Services to the Head of Youth Services.
  
• Foster a collaborative relationship with community groups, businesses, organizations, educational institutions, and agencies in the city and Kenosha County, by providing information about the Library and its services.
  
• Participate in conducting summer library programs annually.
  
• Suggest grant opportunities and activities relating to children, young adults, and families as required.
  
• Maintain a working environment within the Library that will sustain a high level of employee morale and productivity.
  
• Keep the Head of Youth and Family Services informed of safety, mechanical, and maintenance problems in the Children's and Young Adult Service area.
  
• Serve as Person in Charge of the children's and teen services room as scheduled.
  
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.

Reporting Relationship:
Reports to the Head of Youth and Family Services
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Eligible for Telework
Yes as determined by library policy up to 20%
Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred.
  
• Experience in working with library resources for children and/or young adults any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities strongly preferred.
  
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.
  
• Must retrain with approved Early Literacy coursework every three years.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with library staff and the public.
  
• Ability to gather statistics, analyze information and write reports.
  
• Ability to use computer software and manage computerized files.
  
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships with the public, peers, and supervisors.
  
• Ability to creatively and effectively make independent decisions based upon experience, knowledge, or training without supervision.
  
• Mathematical ability: calculate basic arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) without the aid of the calculator.
  
• Problem-solving skills; develop feasible, realistic solutions to problems; recommend actions designed to prevent problems from occurring; refer recommended solutions to Head of Youth Services when necessary.
  
• Reading ability: effectively read and understand the information contained in memoranda, reports and bulletins, etc. Working knowledge of English grammar and spelling.
  
• Ability to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines.
  
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
  
• A personal vehicle for use on the job.

The Board and Staff of the Kenosha Public Library are committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture that values and demonstrates cultural competency.
The successful candidate will:

• See the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people.
  
• Value different points of view and check their own views against the views of others.
  
• Support fair treatment and equal opportunity for all.
  
• Listen to and objectively consider the ideas/input of others.
  
• Respect the talents and contributions of all individuals.
  
• Strive to eliminate barriers to diversity.
  
• Ensure that new barriers to diversity are not built.

Essential Library Core Competencies

• Core Technology - Performs basic functions of e-mail applications; Performs basic calendar operations and task management; Understands, uses and helps others use basic computer hardware and peripherals, mobile devices, and the Internet; Demonstrates information literacy; Understands common security protocols related to Internet use; Understands and performs basic functions and tasks of common software programs; Performs basic word processing operations and basic printing operations from common applications; Maintains awareness of commonly used technologies and applies technology effectively for ongoing learning and collaboration.
  
• Core Personal/Interpersonal Competencies - Develops and maintains effective relationships with others to achieve common goals; Applies effective strategies to manage organizational politics, conflict and difficult coworker behaviors; Applies customer service skills to enhance the level of user satisfaction; Applies effective techniques to address difficult situations with users; Understands and acts in accordance with the basic values and ethics of library service; Aligns efforts with the vision and direction of the organization; Demonstrates leadership qualities and behavior; Anticipates and adapts to change and challenges effectively.
  
• Cultural Competence - Sees the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people; Values different points of view and checks views against the views of others; Supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all; Listens to and objectively considers the ideas/input of others and respects the talents and contributions of all individuals; Strives to eliminate barriers to diversity; ensures that new barriers to diversity are not built.
  
• Accountability - Accepts personal responsibility for and meets established standards for the quality, quantity, resource management, and timeliness of work. Maintains a positive attitude, regular attendance, punctuality, and demonstrates integrity and honesty. Acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
  
• Civility - Demonstrates respect for others, open-mindedness, generosity of spirit, and a concern for the common good.
  
• Communication - Communicates in a clear and concise way both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates the ability to convey ideas, thoughts, issues, and information.
  
• Learning and Innovation - Manages the development of one's own learning and ongoing improvement of skills and knowledge that contribute to increased effectiveness, proficiency, and service; demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Teamwork - Values and cooperates with all team members. Promotes a friendly climate, good morale and cooperative team relationships.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less.
  
• Talking and hearing.
  
• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing (including stairs) and stooping, bending, twisting and reaching (up, across, and down). Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
  
• Keyboarding, writing, filing, sorting, shelving, processing, and picking up and shelving books.
  
• Lifting and carrying: 50 pounds or less.
  
• Pushing and pulling: objects weighing up to 60-80lbs pounds on wheels.
  
• Able to travel to meetings outside the library, including overnight travel.
  
• Able to work in enclosed space and remote locations for extended periods of time.
  
• Able to work at all library branches and other service locations, as needed.
  
• Able to work in environmental conditions which may include exposure to dust, dirt, heat, cold, noise, fumes, odors, vibrations, wetness and humidity, and temperature changes.
  
• Able to use the following: audiovisual equipment, building security systems, calculator, computer workstation, copy machine, scan station, telephone, and other readily available technology.

CITY OF KENOSHA SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
For Nonrepresented Regular Part-Time and Temporary Employees
Excludes Crossing Guards and Library employees.
Regular part-time and temporary employees are covered under the Rules & Regulations of the City of Kenosha's Civil Service System as non-represented employees. Regular part-time employees may be eligible for benefits based upon hours worked per year. Not all employees will be eligible for the benefits listed below. Wages and benefits provided by the Library may be different than those listed below. Please contact the with questions.
Wages
The wage range for each City job classification is set by a compensation plan approved by the City of Kenosha. The wage rates for some nonrepresented part-time positions are divided into steps; others may only have one set rate of pay. If applicable, employees normally start at the first step (Step 1/A). Subsequent step increases, if any, are typically awarded at one (1) year intervals and are based upon minimum achievement of a satisfactory evaluation.
Part-time and temporary employees are paid an hourly wage based on their classification.
Library personnel are paid based on a wage schedule set and approved by the Library Board. Please refer to the currentfor more information.
Direct Deposit
Payroll is made by for all employees. Employees must designate a checking or savings account (of their choice) at the time of hire. Salaried employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Hourly employees are paid weekly on Fridays for the hours worked in the previous work week (Sunday - Saturday).
Pension
Employees who meet Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) eligibility requirements are enrolled in the and are required to contribute one-half of the yearly pension contribution percentage as determined by WRS. The City contributes the other half of the total required amount into the employee's retirement account. The current contribution rate for non-represented (general) employees is 13.1%. The total contribution is calculated based on gross wages paid to the employee for each pay period.
Life Insurance
Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the Coverage amount is based on annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000. The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Additional coverage and/or supplemental levels of coverage are available to employees at their own expense. Coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following thirty (30) days from the date of hire.
FICA Alternative
Those employees not expected to meet the hours requirement set by the WRS to qualify for the pension program are required to participate in a FICA Alternative Program. Your earnings from this job may not be covered under Social Security. When you retire, or if you become disabled, you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job. If you do, and you are also entitled to a benefit from Social Security based on either your own work or the work of your husband or wife, or former husband or wife, your pension may affect the amount of the Social Security benefit you receive. Your Medicare benefits, however, will not be affected. The explains the potential effects of two provisions in the Social Security law for workers who also receive a pension based on their work in a job not covered by Social Security.
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