WHS Instructional Library Assistant - FTE - SY

WHS Instructional Library Assistant - 1.0 FTE - SY 26/27

Wellesley Public Schools Libraries – Wellesley, Massachusetts

Salary: $2,580 to $3,018 per hour

To assist the school librarians in the full utilization of library services, materials, and resources offered to students, faculty, and staff.

• Assist students, faculty, and staff in locating, circulating, and using and creating library resources.
• Work collaboratively with the librarians to maintain library collection, resources, supplies, and space.
• Actively supervise students in the library during the school day and after school.
• Support the social and emotional needs of students through positive relationship building, appropriate support and engaging instruction.
• Coordinate and oversee library volunteers.
• Plan, create, and update library displays.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned by the school librarians.

• Maintain a record of regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times, and notify appropriate personnel when absent.
• Complete district approved de-escalation and safety training.
• Maintain an academic atmosphere in the library and develop positive relationships with students.
• Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge and use them consistently to support the smooth and efficient running of the library.
• Multi-task and work well as a team member.
• Take initiative and work independently.
• Lifting and carrying boxes up to 25 lbs and accessing books on both low and high shelves.

Evaluated by:
Director of Libraries & Innovation

Work Year:
In accordance with the terms outlined in the Unit C collective bargaining agreement

Salary/Benefits:
In accordance with the terms outlined in the Unit C collective bargaining agreement

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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to move throughout a building; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms, climb or balance and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is required to have the cognitive ability and focus to manage multiple detailed tasks at once with frequent interruptions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an educational environment. Majority of the work is performed in a moderately noisy environment with frequent interruptions.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Sarah Perkins, Director of Libraries & Innovation
• District
• Email: perkinss