Library Paraprofessional - Arlington High School
Library Paraprofessional - Arlington High School
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The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging experience growth and joy and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.
ington Public Schools
Arlington MA 02476
Job Description
POSITION: AHS School Library Paraprofessional
JOB GOALS: The AHS School Library Paraprofessional provides assistance to students and staff in the Library/Media Center during the school day and under the direction of the Building Principal and Lead Library/Media Teacher supports the activities of the Library/Media Center.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree; Experience Working with Young Adults; Love of Literature and Specific Knowledge of Young Adult Literature; Strong Communication and Computer Skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promotes a love of reading and lifelong learning
- Supervises and provides classroom management for individual students and classes using the library and maintains an orderly environment in the library
- Assists students and staff in locating library materials using the library catalog navigating the library website and accessing digital resources
- Circulates library materials to students and staff including checking in/out renewing placing holds and updating patrons on overdue materials
- Shelves books and helps maintain the physical appearance and ease of use of the library
IN ADDITION AS POSSIBLE:
- Participates in professional development and staff meetings
- Works with student parent and community volunteers
- Processes catalogs inventories and discards books and other librarymaterials including technology devices according to standard procedures
- Manages room and resource scheduling
- Promotes library programs including collaborating to create book displays bulletin boards and other promotional materials
- Performs other Library and Multimedia duties as assigned by the Building Principal and Lead Library/Media Teacher
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 183 Days school year
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SALARY/BENEFITS: In accordance with AEA Unit D Contract
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives values and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students are ready to engage in twoway partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
