Library Technician II (0.286 FTE)

Parkland School Division; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive school division in Alberta is seeking a part-time Library Technician II at Ecole Meridian Heights School. The role involves managing library operations, promoting reading, and assisting students and staff. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, a Library Technology diploma is a plus, and 3-5 years of relevant experience is required. The position offers a flexible schedule but is not benefit eligible.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience in a school environment.
• Experience in implementing youth programming using technology.
• First Aid Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day operations of the library.
• Promote love of reading and grow communication skills.
• Work collaboratively with staff to support diverse learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Library management

Working with children

Education

High School Diploma

Information and Library Technology Diploma

Tools

Destiny Discovery

Google Apps

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students professional learning opportunities a flexible health benefits package and a workplace that embraces diversity Then we are the place for you!

Who we are and what we value :

Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove Stony Plain Fort Chipewyan and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites including outreach schools and alternative education programs.

Our values are what guide us. 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 for both staff and students.

The Parkland School Division has a Permanent/Part-time (0.286 FTE) Library Technician II position available at Ecole Meridian Heights School in Stony Plain, Alberta. As this position is less than 20 hours / week it is not benefit eligible.

Position and Responsibilities

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. Main duties will involve shelving of books, maintaining the catalogue, purchasing and organizing new books, and organizing and cataloguing teacher resources.

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.

Typical duties include:

• 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

• High School Diploma
• Information and Library Technology Diploma or equivalent is an asset

b) Experience

• 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Experience working with children in a school environment is an asset
• Experience with Destiny Discovery, Education Google Apps and technology hardware would be an asset
• 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

Other

• Some assignments may require use of own vehicle

Working Conditions and Additional Information

• 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
• 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 Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 5543

Hours, Pay and How to Apply

• Hours of Work: 10 hours / week (Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
• Pay Rate: $24.10 / hr - $27.14 / hr (Pay Group 3)
• Only online applications submitted through Apply to Education will be accepted
• How to Apply: Applying is a two-step process. First you must register and create a portfolio, then you must apply to the job posting by following the steps below

How to Apply (steps):

• Click the position title of the job that you wish to apply to and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click APPLY
• Jobs that you have applied to will appear under the Jobs Applied To tab in the Job Postings section. You will also receive a confirmation email

For technical support while applying online, contact Apply to Education

Contact

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Note

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