Library Technician II (0.857 FTE) Temporary Part-Time

As a Library Technician II in The Parkland School Division you will be part of enacting our vision mission and foundational statements.

Vision

Our students possess the confidence resilience insight and skills required to thrive in and positively impact the world.

Mission

We assure supportive learning environments meaningful experiences and healthy relationships that create opportunities to develop resilience to gain diversity in perspectives and to achieve enduring success.

The Parkland School Division has a Temporary Part-time (0.857 FTE)Library TechnicianII position available at Millgrove School inSpruce Grove Alberta.

The successful candidate will work with staff to promote a love of reading grow communication skills resource the library with books and other learning materials maintain the library space and work collaboratively with staff to facilitate cross-curricular learning in single and multi-age settings.

Function and Purpose of Position

A Library Technician II will maintain the day to day operations of the library. You will work with the school community including staff and students to support diverse learning in a welcoming cross-curricular atmosphere. As part of a collaborative team and with the ability to work independently you will be successful in creating a learning commons for all.

Library Technician IIs may :

Work under the direction of the Principal and / or designate

Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Must enjoy working with students and staff

Learning Commons Resources and Instructional Support

Management of literature including circulation ordering and collection of materials and resources.

Understanding of the Alberta Education document Learning Commons Policy and Guidelines.

Ability to create a positive environment that excites students.

Support an inclusive forward thinking learning environment.

Ability to network with others beyond the school setting.

Familiarity with Maker Space and other innovative library practices.

Ability to support instruction research literacy and learning in a digital / technology based and print-rich environment.

Classifying and cataloguing new materials by assigning numbers levels subjects etc.

Prepare materials and resources for activities programmed and planned by or in collaboration with the classroom teachers.

Behaviour

Ability to maintain a safe and secure environment for both students and staff through the application of de-escalation strategies and nonviolent crisis intervention techniques.

Help encourage and maintain appropriate behavior for school

Student Assistance and Personal Care

Provide support assistance and supervision to students in a school setting.

Communication and Reporting

Ability to build relationships with students and staff.

Use technology to record evidence of learning to share with stakeholders

Communicate with Principal or designate about progress of programming and maintain a record of learning activities and resources.

Supervise Students

Provide assistance to students using the space and resources.

Supervision will be required as directed by the Principal or designate

Supervise small groups on field trips in the learning commons and in other learning spaces throughout the school setting

Student Personal Development

Providing advice assistance and direction to build student skills and knowledge.

Tutor mentor and coach students in the school setting

Other Duties

Other assigned duties as required

Education and Experience

a) Education :

i) High School Diploma.

ii) Information and Library Technology Diploma or equivalent is an asset

b) Experience :

i) 3 to 5 years of related experience.

ii) Experience working with children in a school environment is an asset.

iii) Experience with Destiny Discovery Education Google Apps and technology hardware would be an asset.

iv) Implementing and supporting youth programming in a variety of contexts incorporating technology art and literacy.

Equivalencies will be considered.

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes

High level of reading oral and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

A good sense of humour

Good health and physical fitness

The ability to take direction and work independently

Flexibility patience sensitivity tolerance enthusiasm creativity and imagination

The ability to deal with the emotional and mental stress of working with children / group of children / school setting.

First Aid Certificate

Some assignments may require use of own vehicle

This work is most rewarding for those who enjoy working with children (especially physically emotionally and behaviorally challenged children) having clear rules and guidelines for their work and finding innovative ways to handle situations.

Decision Making

Library Technicians are required to make decisions with the appropriate approval based on the needs and requirements of the school community relating to the Learning Commons. It is essential to keep the library organized and to ensure resources are easily accessible.

Working with Others

Some of the usual contacts that Library Technicians will have in this position are :

1. Employees in the same school as there will be an exchange of everyday information and may require explanation and interpretation of that information.

2. Employees in other schools will exchange factual or everyday information as needed.

3. Daily communication with students will require explanation and interpretation of everyday information.

4. Ability to communicate observations regarding health and behaviours of students to the teacher (as gathered in logs charts and data sheets).

Work is performed independently and with minimal supervision. Specific directions and instructions are provided during work process.

Physical Demands

The Library Technician II may be required to routinely lift items weighting up to 50 lbs. Sometimes heavier lifting may be required.

Ability to work in a fast pace noisy environment with many interruptions throughout the day.

Ability to stand bend sit and reach to complete assigned tasks.

Ability to provide assistance to students staff and general public.

Working Conditions

Library Technicians work indoors except when supervising children outdoors or going on field trips as needed.

Library Technicians may have the same holiday schedule as teachers including a long summer break as well as winter and spring breaks. However they work on a ten-month contract basis and therefore are not paid during the summer months.

The scheduled hours to be worked will be determined by each specific position.

This position may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Additional Information

Library Technicians must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity of students parents teachers and other staff.

This position requires an original copy of a current clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector and an original copy of a child intervention record check.

This position is covered by the Central Alberta Association for Municipal and School Employees Collective Agreement.

Hours of Work : 30 hours / week (9 : 15 AM to 3 : 45 PM Monday to Friday)

Pay Rate : $25.35 - $28.39 / hr (Pay Group 3)

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We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 25 - 28