Substitute IL Assistant

Description Pay Rate

• $20.00/hour
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• Hours: 0-29, depending on need
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• Schedule:
• Must be available to work
• M-F between the hours of 7:30AM-3:00PM. Since this is a substitute position, must have the ability to work with minimal notice.
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• Location:
• York
• Academy
• Regional
• Charter
• School (YARCS)
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• Supervisor:
• Director of
• Educational
• Services
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• Building
• Supervisor: Principal GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Substitute Instructional Library Assistant works at York Area Regional Charter School (YARCS) on an as needed basis, carrying out the duties of the regularly appointed Instructional Library Assistant. This position requires flexible availability; in some instances, the substitute may be scheduled to work in advance and in other instances, the substitute may be contacted early in the morning to work that day.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must be a high school graduate. Prior experience working effectively with children is preferred. Basic knowledge of library services; experience providing educational programs to elementary school children; or storytelling experience is a plus. Experience using computers is essential. Understands basic classroom management techniques and can enforce rules when necessary.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Must enjoy working in a multicultural work environment, interacting, and encouraging children to succeed. This position requires someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead groups of children. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of student records and behaviors. The candidate must be reliable, creative, a self-starter and feel comfortable handling a variety of tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement the daily activities of a school library during the school day, including interacting with teachers and students as directed and maintaining order during the school day. Implement programs for children such as storytelling experiences for students enrolled in primary grades and reinforcing library instruction for upper grades. Assist students with checking out books; reshelve returned books. Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or school administration pertaining directly to library services. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to lift books and other library materials (approx. 25 lbs.) Ability to stoop, kneel and reach high areas for shelving purposes