Instructional Assistant for Library and Media, Luther Burbank Middle School, Lancaster, MA

Posted September 4, 2015

Hours: 6.5 hours daily

Pay: Bargained Scale

Organizational Scope: Position reports to the building Principal while working under the direction of the District Coordinator for Digital Learning.

Position Responsibilities:

• Organizes and manages library media and technology resources for student and faculty use to meet instructional standards outlined in the Nashoba curriculum guide.
• Check books and materials in and out to students and teachers using the electronic circulation system
• Assist teachers and other staff in using online A/V and computer lab reservation system
• In consultation with the building Principal and Coordinator of Digital Learning, contribute to databases and book orders, library supplies, and other relevant materials
• Shelve materials and straighten collection as needed
• Maintain a working knowledge of the content of print and non-print resources that support Nashoba curriculum
• Prepare and process new material for shelving and circulation
• Repair worn or damaged items as needed
• In consultation with the Building Principal and Coordinator of Digital Learning, assist teachers in planning and delivering instruction.
• Make supporting print and non-print materials available to teachers that help students conduct research, develop positions and arguments with supporting details, and to follow accepted protocols for documenting sources.
• Model proficient online research skills and guide / train students and staff in locating, identifying and citing appropriate research materials
• Support the Building Principal and Coordinator of Digital Learning with ordering print and non-print materials, software and other library resources.
• Collaborate with other District and Town Libraries to maximize the use of our libraries and to maintain a collection that is supportive of the middle school curriculum and adolescent interest level.
• In consultation with the Building Principal and Coordinator of Digital Learning assist with the maintenance of the school website with regard to library and media resources.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal

Job Qualifications & Physical Demands:

• Highly qualified eligible for Instructional Assistant (Degree preferred)
• Proficient in the use of technology to communicate, collaborate, research and organized
• Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed
• Collaborative
• Self – Directed
• Personable, engaging, friendly and creative

To Apply: Apply through SchoolSpring. See link to Schoolspring on the NRSD website: www.nrsd.net “Employment Opportunities”.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.