Library Instructional Assistant

Position Title: Library Instructional Assistant Reports To: Building Principal The Library Instructional Assistant position is a school year position. This role will support students and student learning primarily within the library, learning commons and/or maker spaces within the school. The Library Instructional Assistant will perform a variety of computer, clerical, and library duties, and support all students and faculty in a school. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: With collaboration of the Librarian, facilitates learning commons, technology and/or maker space Provides support for the classroom teachers Works independently with whole classes of students to facilitate learning In conjunction with instructional coaches support, foster the use of quality print and digital learning resources in multiple formats that are reviewed to ensure they address a diverse range of student learning and developmental needs Independently manages classroom behavior during library blocks Maintain student confidentiality Support students during the school day as needed. Performs duties such as, but not limited to, arrival/dismissal, breakfast/lunch, and recess times Secure car seats and/or wheelchairs or other such devices into transportation vehicles, as necessary Provide classroom coverage when needed Hours as per contract Article 6; section 6-01 and at the discretion of the principal and superintendent Carry out other assignments designated by the Principal Attends monthly meetings and Professional Development Provide instruction and support, primarily in the library, learning commons and/or maker spaces, including: Develops and supports library skills instruction and DPS frameworks as directed by the librarian and/or curriculum director Welcoming students and faculty/staff into the library, learning commons and/or maker space Implementing 21st century learning skills including: creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, communication, and collaboration Manages the circulation desk and implements procedures; assists students and staff with locating and checking out books and materials Collaborates with computer aide to provide students and staff with online reference materials Operating, and assisting students and staff, software applicable to the library/media center, including Internet, catalog circulation program, laminating machine, printer, and copy machine Selecting appropriate books to read to students during library classes, supporting the district's reading program Maintains the physical appearance and ease of use of the library, learning commons and/or maker space Promotes digital citizenship in the learning commons environment and collaborates with computer aide Assist with implementation of social emotional learning expectations Plans maker space activities and provides and prepares materials Orders, Processes and catalogs new books and materials Works with librarian to promote literacy within the school community, which includes but is not limited to reading to students, working with parent groups on book fairs, book clubs and literacy celebrations, maker space activities and displays Work collaboratively in the selection and acquisition of material for the learning commons in consultation with the librarian and curriculum department specialists Coordinates birthday book and other book donations associated with PAC funds which includes both ordering books from approved vendors and developing an Amazon wish list for those families who prefer to order online Helps conduct periodic inventories of book collection (including distribution of overdue notices and fees for lost books), materials, shelve books, periodicals, and newspapers; pulls and routes materials requiring mending, binding, repairing, or discarding and performs appropriate action Performs a variety of clerical duties, including processing and maintaining library media; entering records and files; maintaining schedules for use of computers, library media center, books and reference materials; and assembles packets and materials for students Plans and implements maker space for students on a monthly basis Orders all necessary supplies for the coming school year Responsible for packing library for summer and opening library for start of the school year. Set up and co-ordinate Literacy Week and Book Fair