WELLESLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES

0.5FTE High School Instructional LibraryTeaching Assistant (not benefit eligible)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the School Librarian, Building Principal and the Director of Libraries, the Instructional Library Assistant positively interacts with students, faculty, and staff and is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the library and makerspace activities. The ILA assists students, faculty, and staff in the use of educational and technical resources offered by the library and and makerspace and works independently to provide efficient and effective delivery of information services; handles material circulation, operates, understands and demonstrates the online library automation system, and works to ensure student compliance with library policies and procedures.

JOB TITLE: 0.5 Instructional Library Assistant for the SY 2021/2022

JOB GOAL: To assist the school librarian in the full utilization of services, materials and resources offered to students, faculty, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
?4 Year college degree preferred
?High School diploma or equivalent with education/experience mix as determined by the Director of Libraries.
?Ability to perform and take responsibility for tasks with limited supervision;
?Assume responsibility for a major segment of the library's day to day operations, including clerical tasks, with limited supervision
?Experience with the use of computers, library automation systems, internet, social media, and emerging technologies as well as office equipment (photocopiers, laminators, etc.)
?Ability to multi-task and work well as a team member
?Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
?Ability to take initiative and complete tasks independently where necessary
?Possess good communication and organizational skills
?Experience in a school library setting and/or working with students preferred
?Familiarity with PC, Mac, and Chromebook platforms preferred
?Familiarity with Google Docs and other Google platform apps preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the school librarian, the ILA works independently to provide, in a professional manner, high-quality library services in the following categories (responsibilities may include but are not limited to):

Interaction with Students, Faculty and Staff
?Maintain an academic atmosphere in the library and develop positive relationships with students
?Assist students, faculty, and staff in:
?Routine location of library resources including print, electronic and equipment,
?The use of library equipment, the library automation system and the library website
?Library material circulation

?Readers' advisory

Collection
?Maintain the oversight of the shelving and storage of all resources, including importing new records, shelf reading, etc.
?Maintain the accuracy of the of the collection database (library automation system), catalog and process new resources in a timely fashion
?Track and send out overdue notices
?Publicize new materials to school population through displays and digital means

Technology
?Support student and faculty technology projects, ie. importing graphics, scanning, using makerspace tools, copying, and troubleshooting printing issues

Supplies
Maintain supply and prepares orders for essential library and library production supplies

RESPONSIBLE TO:
School Librarian
Director of Libraries

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Performance Evaluation

Position Type: Part-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to Wellesley High School!
We cultivate positive learning experiences and foster responsibility and integrity so that upon leaving Wellesley High School our students will continue to contribute to their worlds. Wellesley High School is a dynamic community guided by these core values: • Academic excellence • Cooperative and caring relationships • Respect for human differences • Commitment to community Academic Expectations: Our goal is that Wellesley High School students will: write effectively for a variety of purposes read actively and critically across the curriculum for a variety of purposes speak effectively in different settings express ideas creatively across the curriculum apply reasoning and problem-solving in all disciplines use technology effectively and responsibly for a variety of purposes perform physical and artistic skills identify, evaluate and utilize a variety of resources for obtaining information Wellesley High School encourages our community to recognize the value of learning for learning’s sake. Social Expectations: Our goal is that Wellesley High School community members will: contribute to the well-being and welfare of others within the school community assume responsibility for their own decisions and behavior demonstrate a willingness to resolve conflicts responsibly respect one another Civic Expectations: Our goal is that Wellesley High School community members will: foster respectful and productive relationships between the Wellesley High School community and the community at large exercise their rights and responsibilities in a democratic society

Equal Opportunity Employer
Wellesley Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wellesley Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or any other class as protected by law. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement We believe it is our moral responsibility to welcome, celebrate and affirm the full spectrum and intersections of human differences in, and beyond our community. We commit to create a culture that embraces advocacy and pursues justice for all, especially those who have been historically marginalized. We will achieve our commitment by continuously challenging one another to examine systems of privilege and bias, confronting and interrupting inequity in all its forms, and routinely measuring the efficacy of our efforts.
Job Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred

Bachelor degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions There are no application questions required for this job posting.
Contact Information Toni Carlson, K-12 Director of Libraries and Innovations
40 Kingsbury Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
Phone: 781-446-6210
Email: carlsont@wellesleyps.org