Library Assistant FT 35 hrs/week

4 weeks ago


Southeastern Alberta Drumheller, Canada Grasslands Public Schools Full time
We are accepting applications

Position:

Library Assistant

Contract Type:

Full Time - 35 hrs/week

Duration of Position:

August 26, 2024 - June 27, 2025

*possibility of extension

Location:

Brooks Composite High School

Application close date:

As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established

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Treaty Acknowledgement

We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory - the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu T’ina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.

At Grasslands Public Schools we look for people who are passionate about being a part of a collaborative team that thrives on a foundation of:

Student Learning

School + Community Relationships

Inclusive + Healthy Environments

the Brooks Composite High School is hiring

We are seeking applications to join our dedicated team, of Teachers and Support Staff, as a Library Assistant.

The Library Assistant supervises and manages the school library/learning commons and resources, including the distribution, collection, and management of school technology. The successful candidate will provide high quality services to the over 700 students, as well as staff, while maintaining a welcoming space that encourages students to work collaboratively.

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It’s great to work at Grasslands

We Prioritize Wellness and Active Living:

92% of benefit premiums paid (Extended Health, Dental, Extended Disability, Life, AD&D)

Health Spending Account (after 6 months of service)

Paid Sick Leave, Family Medical Leave, and Paid Personal leaves.

Grasslands Public Schools, in partnership with the City of Brooks Recreation Services, offer discounts on JBS Canada Centre memberships and passes, for Grasslands employees

We regularly plan book studies, social events, guest presenters, and more

We have implemented early dismissal, for students, on Fridays, to give more flexibility in schedules, for colleagues to meet, collaborate, and learn within working hours.

Job Duties:

Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.

Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials for classroom instruction.

Serve as information resource for users of library/learning commons materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.

Effectively plan school library programs to meet identified needs.

Assist in the acquisition of materials to support both classroom learning and the interest of the students and staff members as well as manage and maintain acquisitions and inventory of resources; both literacy and technology.

Grow a library/learning commons environment that is conducive to learning, provides opportunities to showcase the diversity of the school population, and aligns with the core values of the school.

Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Address student behavior concerns in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.

Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward the school community.

Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Coordinate a continuing evaluation of the school’s technology resources and make suggestions for improvements based on the findings.

Maintain a positive and effective relationship and communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and administration.

Ideal candidates skills & abilities:

Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; written, verbal and reading.

Able to create a library and commons environment that supports diversity and inclusion.

Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.

Able to deliver programming and initiatives through public speaking.

Flexible and able to work independently or as a team.

Strong organizational and time management skills and the able to prioritize multiple demands.

Strong computer skills; able to pick up new and existing programs relate to the job quickly

Enjoys working with high school level students.

Preferred Education & Experience:

Post-secondary Education or Relevant Training

Certificate/Diploma or Bachelors/Masters in Library Sciences

Prior experience in library services

*combination of relevant training, education and experience may be considered

Successful applicants will be required to submit before start date :

Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Original document reported within the last 6 months of hire date; condition of employment

* Applicants cannot work before a clear CRC with VSC has been provided and approved*

Please take note of the documentation required :

Required to Apply:

current cover letter and resume

contacts for three (3) professional references ; preferably in an educational setting

If Selected for an interview:

(please feel free to provide with your application)

undergraduate and graduate university transcripts

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