LIBRARY/MAKERSPACE UTILITY AIDE 869

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2023-2024 School Year

Anticipated/Pending Budget Approval

Job Details

The Library/Makersapce Utility Aide assists other staff members and student patrons of the Library and Makerspace by utilizing technology to create a learning culture in which students can learn to persevere through problem-solving struggles, collaborate, and innovate to develop creative solutions to real world and curriculum-based problems. This position requires the employee to plan, organize, and execute maker-related programming and raise the profile of the new Makerspace as a resource for STEAM learning. This position also requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and as a team member.

Responsibilities:

•Works under the direction of the School Library Media Specialist who issues instructions regarding work assignments and who reviews work for compliance to instructions, department rules and procedures.

•Assists in the planning and presenting of diverse and creative programs for students on a regular basis.

•Teaches basic certification, safety, and training sessions covering all Makerspace equipment.

•Documents and maintains Makerspace inventory and service records.

•Provides formal and informal Makerspace assistance for Staff and Patrons.

•Updates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment.

•Answers telephone and directs questions to appropriate staff members or departments, as appropriate.

•Uses library automated systems for library transactions under Library Media Specialist's instruction

•Assists in shelving library materials and helps maintain an orderly and patron-oriented collection.

•Supports student patrons in the use of the library, particularly how to locate materials and services and how to use them.

•Monitors and manages patron activities in the library and addresses patron behavior according to school and library policy

Physical Requirements

•Must possess the mobility to work in the library and makerspace setting which includes the ability to stoop, stand, squat, stretch, climb, lift, carry, shelve and retrieve books and materials from shelves and storage locations generally not exceeding 40 pounds.

Position Type:

Full-time

Positions Available:

1

Welcome to Somerville Public Schools!

Education - Inspiration - Excellence are the themes that characterize the instructional services, departments and programs of the Somerville Public Schools.

Our Mission: The Somerville Public Schools is dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential of all students. Our talented team of teachers and other professionals provides every student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful throughout their lives. This is accomplished through the delivery of innovative instruction guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum and Somerville Curriculum Frameworks, and supported through partnerships with organizations such as Primary Source, and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach at Tufts University.

Job Requirements

No experience required

Contact Information

Central HR

8 Bonair St.

Somerville, Massachusetts 02145

Phone: 617-625-6600

Email: centralhr@k12.somerville.ma.us

Company info

Somerville School Department
Phone : 617-625-6600