High School Library/Media Assistant

School Administrative Unit 70•Hanover, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hanover High School is looking for a full-time Library/Media Assistant to work in our library assisting faculty and staff with circulation, audiovisual, and computer services. This position will also provide student supervision, and assist with processing books and material loans. The ideal candidate will provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning library environment in which staff and students can take full advantage of available resources. This is a school year position.

Requirements

Associates Degree or equivalent
Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and development
Knowledge of specific subject area content as required in the job assignment
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staff
Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community
Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.

Nice To Haves

NH Para-educator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist faculty and staff with circulation, audiovisual, and computer services.
Provide student supervision.
Assist with processing books and material loans.
Provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning library environment.
Work with students within the classroom environment or other environments within the school setting to assist in completion of lessons and implement goals and objectives.
Provide individual and/or small group instructional support as directed by professional staff.
Assist substitutes with teacher’s sub plans, class lists, attendance, and photocopying.
Assist with clerical duties as assigned.
Provide support in the department resource center.
Monitor department equipment and supplies.
Participate in scheduled meetings, as requested.
Assist teacher(s) in maintaining appropriate classroom behavior or monitoring specific behavior management plans.
Accompany students on field trips or to job sites.
Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and break periods.
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
Participate in in-service programs, as assigned.
Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
Recognize that student progress and records are confidential and must be discussed only with appropriate school personnel.
Recognize that all communication with parents and other third parties regarding students shall not be the responsibility of the assistant and shall be conducted only by the professional staff.
Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
Comply with all SAU 70 District policies and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.