BATTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION is seeking applications for the following:

POSITION: Full-Time Learning Commons Facilitator

LOCATION: Daysland School, Daysland, Alberta.

INTENT: There is a need for a Full-time Learning Commons Facilitator at Daysland School. This position is ongoing and will begin in February, 2023.

This position is open to Internal and External Candidates

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for promoting and facilitating the use of quality learning resources in multiple formats; providing exposure to a wide variety of Canadian and international resources (fiction and nonfiction) which reflect multiple perspectives; promoting a variety of literacies and numeracy; and developing students' interests and competencies beyond the school setting. This position is responsible to the Principal.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS):

Category 1 - High School Diploma

Category 2 - Certificate in related field

Category 3 - Diploma in related field

Category 4 - Degree in related field

Library Technician Certification/Diploma preferred

Knowledge of library procedures and organization, including collection development

Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and time management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support student and staff access, provide guidance, and promote/facilitate the use of quality print and digital learning resources in multiple formats.
• Provide support, space and resources for inquiry, play, and imagination (in consultation with Administration) in line with Alberta Education’s Learning Commons Policy.
• Support the development of a variety of literacies, including print literacy, digital literacy, and information literacy.
• Support the use of technology for learning in order to enable creation, collaboration, and communication.
• Provide support with research skills development for staff and students that promote academic integrity.
• Promote digital citizenship in the school which will continue to promote intellectual freedom and responsibilities.
• Promote literacy (ie. update Online Public Access Catalogue, read to students, facilitate readers/authors, offer book fairs, book clubs and displays).
• Support the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge and history, while working towards reconciliation.
• Utilize our Integrated Library System Insignia for circulation, cataloging, patron management, reports, and more.
• Provide assistance to and supervise Daysland School students.
• Manage all print and digital learning resources for the learning commons, and act as liaison between the school and the Instructional Media Commons (IMC).
• Provide inclusive programming during learning commons periods with student grades K-12.
• Select and acquire material for the learning commons (in consultation with the Principal).
• Organize and maintain the inventory of school technology (ie. Chromebooks).
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Team player who is willing to collaborate with staff towards student success.

For further information, please contact Wes Wilson, Principal, at Daysland School.

Successful candidates will be required to submit a Criminal Records Check including the Vulnerable Sector (City police or RCMP) within 30 days of hire.

This posting will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $19.63-$33.81 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Daysland, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

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