WHS Instructional Library Assistant - 1.0 FTE - SY 26/27

Wellesley Public Schools • Wellesley, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist the school librarians in the full utilization of library services, materials and resources offered to students, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

• Maintain a record of regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times, and notify appropriate personnel when absent.
• Ability to complete district approved de-escalation and safety training.
• Maintain an academic atmosphere in the library and develop positive relationships with students.
• Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge and use them consistently to support the smooth and efficient running of the library.
• Multi-task and work well as a team member.
• Take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes (up to 25 pounds) and access books on both low and high shelves.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is required to have the cognitive ability and focus to manage multiple detailed tasks at once with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, faculty, and staff in locating, circulating, and using and creating library resources.
• Work collaboratively with the librarians to maintain library collection, resources, supplies, and space.
• Actively supervise students in the library during the school day and after school.
• Support the social and emotional needs of students through positive relationship building, appropriate support and engaging instruction.
• Coordinate and oversee library volunteers.
• Plan, create, and update library displays.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned by the school librarians.

Benefits

• In accordance with the terms outlined in the Unit C collective bargaining agreement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed