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Library Aide and Long-Term Substitute, Newton South High School, Newton, MA

Posted January 28, 2020

The library aide position is full-time working with a supportive library team of 3 part-time librarians. This would be a great position for a library student or a parent looking to get back into the workforce in a school setting. This is a great opportunity to start employment with the Newton Public Schools. Details below and posted here.

 

Department: Library

Job Title: Library Aide FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt) Exempt; Non-aligned

Reports to: Library Teacher Team and Assistant Principal

 

General Description

Library Aide support allows the library staff to have more focused teaching time with students in the library and with classes. The Library Aide performs circulation desk, book processing activities, creates book displays and trains and supervises student worker activities, which facilitate the management of the school library. The Library Aide is often the first staff member a student encounters looking for general information and library resources.

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with computers and online applications (including but not limited to Google Drive, email, web searching, online catalog);
  • Enjoys working with students & teachers;
  • Ability to process and shelve books;
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment with willingness to learn new skills;
  • Experience in Follett/Destiny a plus.
  • Ability to create thematic book displays

 

Essential Job Duties (Not Limited To):

Circulation Desk Management:

  • Check books, Chromebook laptops and other supplies in and out
  • Manage overdues and obligations – send notices and follow-up
  • Maintain and report weekly, monthly, yearly statistics to the Librarians
  • Check students from Directed Study in and out of the Library; follow up with teachers as necessary and enforce library policies
  • Answer library phone, respond to general questions, redirect as necessary
  • Training and supervision of student workers

 

Manage Collection:

  • Processing and cataloging of new books
  • Shelve books, journals, DVDs, etc.
  • Book repair

 

General Duties:

  • Set up / maintain themed displays inside library and in corridor outside the library
  • Make IDs
  • Laminate materials for faculty
  • Ordering supplies
  • Manage the copy machine (teach students how to use the machine, maintain paper supplies, etc.)
  • Maintain supplies for printer (paper, toner), student supply desk (paper, pencils, etc.)
  • Consistent and on-time attendance is required or supervision and instruction of the students
  • Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.
  • May be expected to provide substitute educator services
  • May be expected to attend trainings related to position

 

To view the full position and apply, please visit the following link. 

 

Schedule for this Newton South High School Library Aide will be Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:20-2:50, Tuesday & Friday 8:20-2:00.