library technician
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Library Technician I (0.893 FTE)
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June 08, 2024
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Parkland School Division
Job details
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! <p>Who we are and what we value:<p>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. <p>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.<p>The Parkland School Division has a Regular Part-time (0.893 FTE) Library Technician I position available at Forest Green School in Stony Plain, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for the circulation, ordering and cataloging of materials. You will facilitate student use of the library, inventory materials and supervise students as needed.Function and Purpose of Position <p>A Library Technician I is the subject matter expert that maintains the day to day operations of the library. You will work with the school community including staff and students, to support diverse learning needs in a welcoming 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. Library Technician Is may:<p> Work under the direction of the Principal and/or designate <p> Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team<p> Must enjoy working with students and staffLearning Commons Resources and Instructional Support <p> Management of literature including circulation, ordering and collection of materials and resources.<p> Understanding of the Alberta Education document, Learning Commons Policy and Guidelines.<p> Ability to create a positive environment that excites students.<p> Ability to create and maintain a budget for the Learning Commons.<p> Support an inclusive forward thinking literacy environment.<p> Ability to network with others beyond the school setting.<p> Familiarity with Maker Space and other innovative library practices.<p> Ability to support instruction, research, literacy and learning in a digital/technology based and print-rich environment.<p> Classifying and cataloguing new materials by assigning numbers, levels, subjects, etc.Behaviour<p> 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.Student Assistance and Personal Care <p> Provide support, assistance and supervision to students in a school setting.Communication and Reporting <p> Ability to build relationships with students and staff.<p> Promote library services through school and community related campaigns and events.Supervise Students <p> Provide assistance to students using the space and resources.Student Personal Development <p> Providing advice, assistance and direction to build student skills and knowledge.<p> Tutor, mentor and coach students in the use of Library resources.Other Duties <p> Other assigned duties as requiredEducation and Experience <p>a) Education:<p>i) High School Diploma.<p>ii) Information and Library Technology Diploma or equivalent.b) Experience:<p>i) 3 to 5 years of related experience.<p>ii) Experience with Destiny, Discovery Education, Google Apps and technology hardware would be an asset.Equivalencies will be considered.Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes <p&
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LocationStony Plain, AB
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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Advertised until
2024-08-07
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