Middle/High School Library Assistant

Overview

Start Date

Qualifications

• Preferred: 4-year BA/BS degree.
• Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent.
• Fluent English language capability.
• Computer and typing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate successfully with students and teachers.
• Exemplary organizational skills.

Reports To

• Middle/High School Librarian.
• Middle School or High School Principal.

Performance Responsibilities

• Contributes to library and/or school-wide educational program, organization, and management:
• + Contributes to and maintains assigned library records and files in a complete, up-to-date manner.
• + Assists in the planning, creating, and distribution of library promotional activities and materials.
• + Creates bibliographies, letters, purchase requests, and routine correspondence.
• + Assists library patrons in locating, circulating, and using resources.
• + Retrieves materials as requested by teachers and/or the librarian.
• Assists with the organization and management of all library and curricular areas as directed by the librarian.
• + Maintains instructional materials as required.
• + Prepares, compiles and copies instructional materials.
• + Receives, checks, and processes new materials and equipment.
• + Maintains materials and equipment.
• + Organizes, schedules and circulates materials and equipment.
• + Shelves materials returned to the MS/HS Library.
• + Maintains a welcoming environment in the MS/HS Library.
• + Assists with inventory and weeding procedures.
• Contributes to management of students’ behavior within and outside the MS/HS Library.
• + Works with students to maintain an orderly atmosphere.
• + Completes supervisory duties assigned to ensure the safety of students.
• Understands and exhibits good judgment in interpersonal and human relations with colleagues, students, and parents.
• + Develops rapport with students.
• + Promotes positive self-concept in students.
• + Uses communications skills and conflict-resolution strategies to promote positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• + Helps direct library volunteers.
• Participates in other duties as assigned by the Librarian.

Salary

Learning And Growth