Westwood High School seeks a qualified full-time Library Assistant starting immediately . 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Library Assistant’s primary responsibilities include running the circulation desk, processing and shelving books, creating book displays, and facilitating the management of the school library. The Library Assistant is often the first staff member a student encounters as they enter the library, so the position also involves a great deal of interaction with students. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with computers and online applications (Google Workspace)
• Enjoys working with students and teachers
• Ability to process and shelve books
• Ability to work in a busy, multi-tasking environment with willingness to learn new skills
• Experience with a library resource management system is a plus
• Ability to create thematic book displays

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

Circulation desk management:

• Check books and other materials in and out
• Generate overdue notices and circulation reports
• Check students in and out of the library and enforce library policies
• Answer library phone, respond to general questions, redirect as necessary

Manage collection:

• Process and catalog new materials
• Shelve books, DVDs, etc.
• Book repair

General duties:

• Set up / maintain themed displays inside library 
• Laminate materials for faculty
• Order supplies
• Help oversee the Student Technology Assistance Team (STAT) desk 
• Manage the copy machine and printer
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a high school diploma required. Bachelor's degree and previous successful work with students highly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILL

• Ability to work under the supervision of the librarian and communicate effectively if a question or problem arises.
• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships with students

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Demonstrates caring and concern for all students.
• Communicates clearly and asks for assistance when needed.
• Able to problem solve challenging situations with support from the librarian and other staff.
• Ongoing professional demeanor in all aspects of communication and work with others.
• Uses good judgement

JOB ENVIRONMENT

Work takes place in a fast paced school environment 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires sufficient vision to read printed documents and view detail on a computer screen.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and in the classroom.
• Ability to hear sounds clearly up to twenty feet.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Westwood Public Schools is committed to active equity-based, anti-racist education and the creation of a welcoming and inclusive school community in partnership with parents and community members.

The Westwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.