Job description
Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school serving 900+ students in Alexandria, seeks a Media Center Assistant to begin August 2023. This is a full-time, 10-month position.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position assists the school’s Librarian with daily media center operations and assists the school’s Diversity Director with student media projects and postings as well as the planning of monthly cultural activities.
This position assists the school’s Librarian with daily media center operations and assists the school’s Diversity Director with student media projects and postings as well as the planning of monthly cultural activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Monitors student behavior in the library. Answers questions and provides information concerning library resources; assists students in locating and accessing materials and topics for research, reference, and assignments.
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Oversee use of all library spaces, reserve study rooms, and maintain a shared calendar of classes/events with librarian.
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Monitors work of student library assistants and/or volunteers; trains student assistants in basic library procedures; reviews work.
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Maintain digital catalog and process new materials, using Follett Destiny library management system.
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Assist students in the library computer lab with printing procedures; provides information and answers questions.
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Maintains and troubleshoots problems with technology; calls for service as needed. Checks in & out technology.
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Checks books and other library materials in and out; shelves materials. Prepares overdue notices and correspondence. Assists in taking periodic inventory of books and materials; maintains inventory records. Enters library material information on computer.
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Assists librarian in maintaining physical appearance of library; sets up displays; creates signage.
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Assists diversity director with media projects, making use of broadcasting room and library lab materials where needed.
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Assists diversity director with cultural events, working from the library but utilizing other school spaces as needed.
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Organizes activities for special library projects and diversity cultural activities.
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Performs related duties as assigned.
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Receives work assignments from school librarian and diversity director.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Requires visual concentration on detail, flexibility and precision. Experiences constant interruptions.
Requires visual concentration on detail, flexibility and precision. Experiences constant interruptions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree preferred. Library and/or classroom experience preferred. Event planning experience preferred. Broadcasting experience a plus.
Undergraduate degree preferred. Library and/or classroom experience preferred. Event planning experience preferred. Broadcasting experience a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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Strong computer skills in various software packages.
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Ability to supervise student behavior and work with students in a caring, confident manner.
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Ability to maintain accurate records, organize and set priorities.
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Ability to learn and demonstrate use of school technology.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
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Knowledge of general clerical procedures.
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Knowledge of basic library procedures; ability to learn specific processes.
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Appreciation for the school’s work in diversity in accordance with Catholic social justice teachings; interest in assisting with cultural programming.
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Effective oral communication skills.
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Ability to lift boxes weighing thirty pounds.
Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check and take required in-person Virtus training.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with three professional references, current resume, and written personal philosophy of education in a Catholic school environment to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, at tina.becker@bishopireton.org
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