Hello all, please see the updated job description for the MS/HS job description.POSITION TITLE: Library AssistantREPORTS TO: MS/HS Principals and/or designeeSUMMARY: The Library Instructional Assistant assists in the daily operation of the school library media center by performing a variety of technical and clerical duties, including material circulation, database maintenance, and providing frontline customer service to the school community.Under general supervision, ensures that students and teachers are effective and efficient users and producers of information. Provides students and teachers with intellectual and physical access to materials in all formats. Provides instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas. Collaborates with other educators to design learning strategies to meet the needs of individual learners.
Manages and supervises the operation of the library media center.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops a positive climate that encourages students and teachers to make optimum use of the resources in the library media center.Supervises students in SPP and VHS classes by ensuring they remain on task.Takes and records student attendance in iPass for SPP and VHS classes.Check in/out students who have a Flex block. Provides student coverage as needed (includes but is not limited to: MCAS, ISS, MS/HS sub coverage). Distribute and collect Chromebooks and chargers from students throughout the school day. Monitor students assigned to the Academic Center.
Coordinates and organizes school work, assignments, and study materials for students assigned to the Academic Center. Ensures student safety and accountability by strictly adhering to established emergency protocols, including fire drills, medical emergencies (MERPS), 'Stay in Place' procedures, and lockdowns. Handles the checkout and check-in of books, media equipment, and other materials using the library's automated system.Sort and reshelve returned materials accurately according to established systems, such as the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC).Provide customer service at the front desk, answering routine inquiries and helping students locate specific research or reading materials.Assist students with basic technology needs, including troubleshooting printers, scanners, and computers, and guiding them in the use of online databases.Perform clerical work such as processing new materials (labels and barcodes), maintaining library records, filing, and managing overdue notices and fine collections.Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming library space, which may include creating book displays and monitoring student behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.Assist in planning and implementing special programs, such as book fairs, reading incentive programs, or library orientation sessions.Promotes school-wide utilization of library media facilities, resources, and services.Informs users of library media center materials.Works cooperatively with classroom teachers to help students develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of materials in relation to planned assignments.Complies with any reasonable oral or written directive of the Principal or other appropriate administrator. Participates in in-service training programs and/or professional development programs as assigned.
Collaborates with the Town of Sutton Library Director as needed, and as directed by the Administration. Works with groups of students as requested by administration on academic tasks (including but not limited to: study groups and help, work on assignments) Works collaboratively with building administration to ascertain library needs.Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, or their designee. HOURS: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm dailyQUALIFICATIONS: 1.Enjoys working with children in a caring and positive school environment.2. Ability to respond to and address instructional and non-instructional needs of students.3.
Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with teachers, staff, and other educational personnel.4.Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.EDUCATION: Minimum of a high school diploma.Previous experience working in public education and with students of the MS/HS age groups.
