School Administrative Unit 70
Library/Media Assistant
School Administrative Unit 70, Hanover, New Hampshire, us, 03755
The Ray School Library/Media Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the educational objectives of the school by assisting in the management and operation of the school library. This position involves working closely with students, teachers, and the school librarian to foster a positive and enriching learning environment. The ideal candidate would assist the school librarian and staff with circulation, supporting the school curriculum, student supervision, and the processing of books and materials in order to create a well organized, smoothly functioning library environment in which teachers and students can take full advantage of available resources. Media cataloging training and other professional develpoment opportunities will be provided for the chosen candidate.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational experience of elementary school students by fostering a love of reading and learning. If you are enthusiastic about working with children and supporting their academic development, we encourage you to apply for this role. This position begins in the 2024-25 school year and is 32 hours per week. Position open until filled.
Submit applications at https://sau70.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=541
POSITION TITLE: LIBRARY/MEDIA ASSISTANT
Job Description Approved By:
SAU 70
Date:
02/01/2017
General Purpose:
To assist the professional library staff, faculty, and staff with circulation,
audiovisual and computer services, student supervision, and the processing of
books and materials; and to provide a well organized, smoothly functioning library environment in which teachers and students can take full advantage of available resources.
Reports to:
Library Media Specialist; Principal/designee
Supervises:
N/A
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:
Provides clerical support and assists in generating reports and correspondence.Orders, receives, and processes media materials approved for purchase or rental.Maintains necessary statistics.Operates the circulation desk and keeps complete circulation files, and records, including overdue books.Basic repairing of damaged materials.Prepares materials and equipment for reserve.Prepares periodicals for shelving and maintains collection.Assists in inventory of media materials and the preparation of lists of missing materials and materials to be discarded.Checks materials in and out.Shelves materials.Oversees the general neatness and appearance of the library media center.Assists students in the use of the library media center and its materials.Monitors attendance in the library and assists with student supervision and management.Assists in promotion of the library program and resources.Provides input and information to library media specialist for program and collection development.Assists in preparing and maintaining displays, which reinforce important parts of the curriculum.Process rentals and mailings.Operates equipment on request, either in the library media center or elsewhere in the school.Assists with training and supervision of student assistants, volunteers, and/or substitutes.Recognizes that student progress and records are confidential and must be discussed only with appropriate school personnel.Recognizes that all communication with parents and other third parties regarding students shall not be the responsibility of the assistant.Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by building administration.Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on ability and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position as defined.Performance evaluations will be reviewed annually, by Building Principal in cooperation with the Superintendent and in accordance with School Board policy.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
School Year, 180 daysMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Some experience in library work preferred, familiarity with computer operations and applications.Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and developmentAbility to understand and carry out oral and written instructionAbility to maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staffClerical skills (including keyboarding/typing)Technical skills (Internet research, equipment setup, Microsoft Office, library ordering/cataloging)Willingness to work with studentsDetail-orientedGood communication skillsDisplay initiativeLICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
N/A
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:
Primary Physical Requirements:
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Lift up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
Occasionally required
3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:
Rarely required
4. Lift over 50 lbs:
Not required
5. Carry up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
Occasionally required
7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
Rarely required
8. Carry over 50 lbs:
Not required
9. Reach above shoulder height:
Frequently required
10. Reach at shoulder height:
Frequently required
11. Reach below shoulder height:
Frequently required
12. Push/Pull:
Occasionally required
Hand Manipulation:
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Keyboarding:
Frequently required
2. Gross Manipulation:
Frequently required
3. Fine Manipulation:
Frequently required
Other Physical Consideration:
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Twisting:
Frequently required
2. Bending:
Frequently required
3. Crawling:
Rarely required
4. Squatting:
Occasionally required
5. Kneeling:
Occasionally required
6. Crouching:
Occasionally required
7. Climbing:
Rarely required
8. Balancing:
Rarely required
Work Surface(s):
Tile & carpeted floors.Playground: Asphalt, concrete, grass, mulched, and sandy surfaces.During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:
1. Sit:
up to 3 consecutive hours
2. Stand:
up to 3 consecutive hours
3. Walk:
up to 1 consecutive hour
Work Performed:
Inside: 99%
Outside: 1%
Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):
Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:
Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community.Summary of Occupational Exposures:
Classroom & library environment. Occasional physical contact with children including physical contact needed for restraint of children. Possible exposure to bodily fluids.Other Considerations and Requirements:This can be a fairly sedentary position. Employee is rarely required to do some lifting. Employee is typically required to stand, sit, and walk throughout the assignment.
Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check required by state law.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational experience of elementary school students by fostering a love of reading and learning. If you are enthusiastic about working with children and supporting their academic development, we encourage you to apply for this role. This position begins in the 2024-25 school year and is 32 hours per week. Position open until filled.
Submit applications at https://sau70.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=541
POSITION TITLE: LIBRARY/MEDIA ASSISTANT
Job Description Approved By:
SAU 70
Date:
02/01/2017
General Purpose:
To assist the professional library staff, faculty, and staff with circulation,
audiovisual and computer services, student supervision, and the processing of
books and materials; and to provide a well organized, smoothly functioning library environment in which teachers and students can take full advantage of available resources.
Reports to:
Library Media Specialist; Principal/designee
Supervises:
N/A
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:
Provides clerical support and assists in generating reports and correspondence.Orders, receives, and processes media materials approved for purchase or rental.Maintains necessary statistics.Operates the circulation desk and keeps complete circulation files, and records, including overdue books.Basic repairing of damaged materials.Prepares materials and equipment for reserve.Prepares periodicals for shelving and maintains collection.Assists in inventory of media materials and the preparation of lists of missing materials and materials to be discarded.Checks materials in and out.Shelves materials.Oversees the general neatness and appearance of the library media center.Assists students in the use of the library media center and its materials.Monitors attendance in the library and assists with student supervision and management.Assists in promotion of the library program and resources.Provides input and information to library media specialist for program and collection development.Assists in preparing and maintaining displays, which reinforce important parts of the curriculum.Process rentals and mailings.Operates equipment on request, either in the library media center or elsewhere in the school.Assists with training and supervision of student assistants, volunteers, and/or substitutes.Recognizes that student progress and records are confidential and must be discussed only with appropriate school personnel.Recognizes that all communication with parents and other third parties regarding students shall not be the responsibility of the assistant.Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by building administration.Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on ability and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position as defined.Performance evaluations will be reviewed annually, by Building Principal in cooperation with the Superintendent and in accordance with School Board policy.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
School Year, 180 daysMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Some experience in library work preferred, familiarity with computer operations and applications.Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and developmentAbility to understand and carry out oral and written instructionAbility to maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staffClerical skills (including keyboarding/typing)Technical skills (Internet research, equipment setup, Microsoft Office, library ordering/cataloging)Willingness to work with studentsDetail-orientedGood communication skillsDisplay initiativeLICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
N/A
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:
Primary Physical Requirements:
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Lift up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
Occasionally required
3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:
Rarely required
4. Lift over 50 lbs:
Not required
5. Carry up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
Occasionally required
7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
Rarely required
8. Carry over 50 lbs:
Not required
9. Reach above shoulder height:
Frequently required
10. Reach at shoulder height:
Frequently required
11. Reach below shoulder height:
Frequently required
12. Push/Pull:
Occasionally required
Hand Manipulation:
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Keyboarding:
Frequently required
2. Gross Manipulation:
Frequently required
3. Fine Manipulation:
Frequently required
Other Physical Consideration:
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Twisting:
Frequently required
2. Bending:
Frequently required
3. Crawling:
Rarely required
4. Squatting:
Occasionally required
5. Kneeling:
Occasionally required
6. Crouching:
Occasionally required
7. Climbing:
Rarely required
8. Balancing:
Rarely required
Work Surface(s):
Tile & carpeted floors.Playground: Asphalt, concrete, grass, mulched, and sandy surfaces.During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:
1. Sit:
up to 3 consecutive hours
2. Stand:
up to 3 consecutive hours
3. Walk:
up to 1 consecutive hour
Work Performed:
Inside: 99%
Outside: 1%
Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):
Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:
Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community.Summary of Occupational Exposures:
Classroom & library environment. Occasional physical contact with children including physical contact needed for restraint of children. Possible exposure to bodily fluids.Other Considerations and Requirements:This can be a fairly sedentary position. Employee is rarely required to do some lifting. Employee is typically required to stand, sit, and walk throughout the assignment.
Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check required by state law.