25-26 PT Library/Makerspace Aide - .40 FTE
25-26 PT Library/Makerspace Aide - .40 FTE
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Job Description
Job Goal:The Library/Makersapce Utility Aide assists other staff members and student patrons of the Library and Makerspace by utilizing technology to create a learning culture in which students can learn to persevere through problem-solving struggles collaborate and innovate to develop creative solutions to real world and curriculum-based problems. This position requires the employee to plan organize and execute maker-related programming and raise the profile of the new Makerspace as a resource for STEAM learning. This position also requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and as a team member.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work as a member of the library and school based team
- Good people and organizational skills
- Effective student management skills
- Excellent technology skills
- One year of post high school education preferred
- Prior library experience preferred
Responsibilities:
- Works under the direction of the School Library Media Specialist who issues instructions regarding work assignments and who reviews work for compliance to instructions department rules and procedures.
- Assists in the planning and presenting of diverse and creative programs for students on a regular basis.
- Teaches basic certification safety and training sessions covering all Makerspace equipment.
- Documents and maintains Makerspace inventory and service records.
- Provides formal and informal Makerspace assistance for Staff and Patrons.
- Updates maintains and troubleshoots equipment.
- Answers telephone and directs questions to appropriate staff members or departments as appropriate.
- Uses library automated systems for library transactions under Library Media Specialists instruction.
- Assists in shelving library materials and helps maintain an orderly and patron-oriented collection.
- Supports student patrons in the use of the library particularly how to locate materials and services and how to use them.
- Monitors and manages patron activities in the library and addresses patron behavior according to school and library policy.
Terms of Employment:
Part Time
School Year Schedule (August - June)
Non Union Position
Position Reports to:Building Principal and the K-12 Supervisor of Library Media Services
TheSomerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age religion disability pregnancy home status marital/civil union status sex/gender gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status place of birth national origin ancestry cultural identity genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Employment Type
Part-Time
