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Job Opening – Educational Assistant (Library) at Kenton Middle School

NON-CERTIFIED POSITION

OPEN FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR 

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT AT KENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY

179 DAYS AT 5.75 HRS. PER DAY

$15.20-$16.83

Qualifications – The qualifications for this position are listed in the job description.  Essential qualifications include the following:

  • Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience.  Duties require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with problem behavior and/or require physical assistance (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.)
  • Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
  • Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.  Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
  • Follows established district protocols to ensure the accurate/timely recording and preservation of documents.  Maintains a systematic filing system that supports the efficient electronic retrieval of records.
  • Maintains an orderly circulation system.  Catalogs acquisitions electronically.  Keeps books, periodicals and reference materials properly shelved.  Maintains the school’s electronic library media resources.
  • Processes loans/returns.  Prepares overdue notices.  Reserves teacher requested materials.
  • Uses a variety of strategies to introduce new library/media resources to students (e.g., e-mails, websites, displays, etc.) and stimulate interest in lifelong learning. 
  • Guides students in the development of research skills using technology.  Provides programs that encourage reading.
  • Provides opportunities for students to participate in an inclusive educational environment.
  • Advocates for students.
  • Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically.  Promotes creativity, cultural awareness, democratic values, ethical conduct, self-reliance and reflective problem-solving skills.
  • Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.
  • Participates in training to keep current with professional standards associated with work duties.
  • Updates skills as needed to use available task appropriate technology effectively.
  • Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.
  • Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
  • Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.

Send resume/application to Linda Dickerson at [email protected]

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 5, 2022.