3632 Librarian II Early Literacy Specialist - OCYS, San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco, CA

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November 16, 2005 (c.o.b. 5:00 PM) Appointment Type: Provisional

SALARY

Salary Range Effective: 11/5/05:
$2,326 - $2,827 Biweekly;
$60,476- $73,502 Annually

Schedule: Full-time

Location: Office of Children�s and Youth Services

Date Issued: 11/01/05

APPOINTMENT TYPE & SCHEDULE:

Provisional-Full-time. The provisional appointee will be required to succeed in a Civil Service Examination process for this class in order to be considered for a permanent appointment to this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Chief of Children and Youth Services, the Early Literacy Specialist coordinates the library's system-wide Services that support the Early Literacy development program. The essential functions include:

• Plans, publicizes, executes and evaluates a program of activities and events designed to encourage early literacy;
• Provides support to system staff developing and maintaining early literacy skills;
• Promotes and creates productive relationships with other agencies and professional organizations providing early literacy programs and resources;
• Participates in the planning and development of system-wide services to the children of San Francisco;
• Develops, in conjunction with the children's Materials Selection Specialist, relevant bibliographies and information pieces for parents and caregivers;
• Represents San Francisco Public Library in the community as the Early Literacy Specialist or as requested by the Chief of Children and Youth Services;
• Assists the Chief of Children and Youth Services with special project as requested;
• Performs other job related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of a Master's Degree in Library and Information Studies (MLS/MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association; AND
2. Two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian. Experience must be comparable to the duties and responsibilities of class 3630 Librarian I. AND
3. 12 months (2040 hrs) verifiable experience performing the duties of children�s and youth Services Librarian

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• College degree in Early Childhood Literacy or Early childhood Education
• Professional experience performing duties in an Early Literacy program or Early childhood Development program
• Ability to work with a diverse population of children, teens and adult library users
• An active commitment to public service
• Willingness to participate in programming and outreach activities

Note:

• Desirable skills are intended to describe characteristics specific to each particular position and are not intended to discourage persons from applying.
• Applications will be screened for qualifying experience. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The regular work schedule for this position includes weekends and evening hours; appointee must be willing to work this schedule.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Submit the following documents no later than 5:00 PM of the filing deadline. Applications received or postmarked after this date will not be considered.

1. Completed City and County of San Francisco Employment application form
2. Copies of documents verifying possession of the minimum education and/or experience (see verification section)

Forms may be obtained online at http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/dhr/ccsfapp.doc or through the Human Resources Division at the address listed below.
Please indicate the location of the position your are applying for in the right hand corner of the application form.

VERIFICATION:

All non-SFPL Applicants: All non-SFPL applicants must verify required experience/education (see Education verification) needed to qualify. Experience verification must be on the employer's letterhead and must show the applicant, job title(s), duties performed, dates of service and must be signed by the employer.

Current SFPL Employees:

Current employees of the San Francisco Public Library who meet the minimum qualifications based entirely on their SFPL experience need not submit verification. City and County employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. If the qualifying experience is a combination of SFPL experience and outside experience then the outside experience must be verified. Outside experience verification must be on the employer's letterhead and must show the applicant, job title(s), duties performed, dates of service and must be signed by the employer.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION:

Applicants must submit a copy of the college coursework demonstrating possession of the minimum educational qualifications.

VERIFICATION WAIVER:

Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain. Applicants must submit a signed statement explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver request may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Failure to submit the required verification or request for waiver may result in rejection of the application.

MAIL OR DELIVER TO:

ATTN: 3632 Librarian II Early Literacy Specialist
Human Resources Division
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102-4733

Note: Make copies of the documents submitted for your records. Documents received cannot be returned

San Francisco Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply