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Library Assistant

Wilton School District
5 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Wilton, Connecticut, United States

JOB TITLE:             Library Assistant (Pre-K to 5)

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • High School diploma
  • Advanced training/education desirable
  • Prior related experience preferable
  • Basic PC desk top experience (e-mail, data entry, word processing, web search, etc.)
  • Keyboarding skills
  • Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable

 

JOB PURPOSE:       To provide operational assistance to the certified staff and instructional support for students in the library/media center.

 

REPORTS TO:         Building Administrator/Teacher

 

RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY:                     

Responsible for quality and quantity of own work as assigned by certified staff member or building administrator; may provide some work direction to Library/Media Center volunteers

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Provide guidance for and assist in obtaining information for students. 
  • Maintain current inventory of supplies and suggest items for acquisition as needed.
  • Maintain familiarity with appropriate library software programs, Dewey decimal system, library categories, and call numbers.
  • Assist in check out  and return of books and other center materials
  • Catalogue media center materials and equipment.
  • Provide technical guidance, assistance, and direction to students and for teacher presentations.
  • Assist students in making proper use of center equipment and materials.
  • Keep center materials and equipment in working order.
  • Maintain an orderly environment for teaching/learning. Return center books and materials to proper locations in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and ability to respond to changing building priorities.
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about
  • students.
  • Proactively work to utilize work day effectively; manage time to meet
  • work load demands and building schedules.
  • Maintain positive and professional relationships with co-workers 
  • Assists with Ready-Access digital learning through management of devices, simple troubleshooting, user support, inventory, report generation, A/V distribution, organizing repairs, assisting students with printing, and laminating.
  • With the Library Media Specialist, maintains a welcoming, user-friendly, student-centered physical and online learning environment.
  • Prepares purchase orders and related correspondence. Requisitions, receives, reconciles, and verifies vendor orders for all new library materials, equipment and supplies with LMS oversight.
  • Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
  • Assigns and updates passwords as needed.
  • Assists the library media specialist in reading, literacy and other instructional activities as needed and assists teachers in literary activities such as story reading.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       184 day position

 

EVALUATION:     This position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Digital Learning and building principal in accordance with agreement between the Wilton Board of Education and WAESCA

 

 

Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.

Wilton Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Wilton Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.