2024-81 0.5 Fte Permanent Learning Commons Assistant

THE KENORA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
The Kenora Catholic District School Board (KCDSB) educates more than 1300 students from diverse cultures and backgrounds in 4 elementary schools and 1 secondary school located in beautiful Kenora and Red Lake, Ontario. At KCDSB we welcome students to experience a quality, inclusive and values
- based education in a caring Catholic school community. Our mission goes beyond academics, the arts and athletics. Our goal is to provide excellence in Catholic education and grow graduates who become fully engaged citizens able to contribute to their families, communities and society.
Our staff is among our greatest resources. The people we hire have a direct impact on the success of our students. With approximately 180 academic and 80 permanent support staff, the KCDSB is one of the largest employers in the region.
**Position Summary**:
The Learning Commons Assistant is an instructional partner who will co-teach and co-learn with students and staff to meet the school's curriculum objectives for students and support the goals outlined in the Board Strategic Plan, Board and School Improvement Plan.
The Learning Commons Assistant creates and maintains a learning environment for students and staff that supports student inquiry and research in partnership with the ITT and other staff in a Catholic school setting.
**Position Duties and Responsibilities**:
Initiate purchase of all selected resources and maintain internal records of expenditures
Utilize and maintain the automated library database program to control circulation of resources, process inventory and create report documentation
Perform regularly scheduled supervision as assigned by the Principal
Support student inquiry and research
Look for opportunities to enhance literacy activities and abilities through books, technology and an inquiry stance
Create and maintain a learning commons environment for students and staff with a willingness and ability to innovate and collaborate
Support student inquiry and research
Provide opportunities for staff and students to work in small groups and independently using technology (for example the green screen and maker space)
Align resources to ministry initiatives
Work with individuals and small groups as assigned
In partnership with teachers organize and arrange learning materials
Assist/accompany teachers on field trips as required
General supervision duties as assigned by the Principal
Partner with staff to support academic learning in the classroom
Integrate Catholic values and principles into the learning commons space and activities

**Qualifications**:
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required
Library Technician qualifications from a post-secondary institution or similar preferred
Employment experience related to working with children or youth
Ability to adapt as required to meet the needs of a diverse school community
Computer literacy is required
Proactive
- able to seize the moment and provide learning opportunities in response to student need and interest
Comfortable using and learning with technology
Demonstrated ability for taking initiative and serving as a catalyst to implement change
Ability to organize and manage learning common resources
- books, maker space resources, electronics
Able to collaborate well with both teachers and students
Self
- directed, life-long learner
Able to integrate Catholic values into the space and activities
Discover more about KCDSB and why you should start your career with us today at Home - Kenora Catholic District School Board (kcdsb.on.ca)
Mrs. N. Kurtz Director of Education
Ms. T. Gallik Board Chair
Dedicated to Excellence in Catholic Education