LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

 
 

TITLE: Library Technology Instructional Assistant

STAFF LEVEL: Support Staff

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

STATUS: Part-time, 10 month

Overall Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Library-Media Center Assistant is to assist the Media Specialist in all aspects of library and technology circulation. This position requires the applicant to perform the circulation functions of the library such as checking materials in and out; shelving and storing assets; and cleaning, repairing, and maintaining the library collection and technology assets. This position may require supervision of small groups of students for short durations of time in the absence of the Media Specialist.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Practice love, joy, patience, kindness, self-control, gentleness, faithfulness, and truthfulness

  • Assist in minor on-site device repairs and facilitating off-site repairs

  • Trouble shooting employee and student devices

  • Assist teachers and students with basic hardware and software needs

  • Assist students and staff individually or in small groups with research, computer troubleshooting, and book selection

  • Perform all steps in the circulation process for library and technology materials

  • Assist with annual inventory procedures

  • Prepare overdue notices

  • Assist with the repair and mending of library books and materials

  • Guide volunteers in their designated tasks

  • Monitor appropriate student conduct standards in Library Media Center and the Innovation Lab both in the presence and absence of the library media specialist

  • Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign

  • Ability to keep records and prepare reports using computerized systems

  • Ability to work with students and demonstrate our core values

  • Work under the direction of a certificated instructor

  • Maintain confidentiality

  • Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned

Role Competencies

  • Demonstrates a passion for Christian education

  • Enjoy working with students and show enthusiasm for learning.

  • Have a general knowledge of Tech and Computer Science.

  • Possess a basic understanding of Microsoft Suite (OneDrive, OneNote, Word, PowerPoint).

  • Demonstrate good communication skills and timeliness.

Certifications and Licensure

  • First Aid/CPR Certification

Preferred Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Associates Degree or higher preferred

Cultural Attributes Required

  • Passionate Personal Relationship with Jesus

  • Biblical Ethics & Integrity

  • Role Competent

  • Stewardship

  • Teamwork Minded

  • Adapti-Positive

  • Mission Focused

  • Self-Developer

  • Helpful

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; crouch; stoop; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Safely handle typical chemicals used to clean and sanitize in a commercial setting.

Travel
Other than travel to and from the worksite, it is not anticipated except as may be necessary to attend offsite training or conference.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Hours
Work hours are 20-29 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined with supervisor. Hours per week during the school day of 7:45am – 4:15pm.

Benefits
Paid Sick Leave in accordance with the Life Center Employee Handbook of Policies, Practices, and Procedures.

Compensation
$20.00 per hour

Supervisor
Director of Teaching and Learning and Director of Educational Technology

Description Updated: 03/25/2024 DS