Learning Resource Coordinator
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Aldar Education is currently seeking a Learning Resource Coordinator to support our growing family of owned and operated school (American Curriculum) in Ajman, UAE for the commencing AY2023/24. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree with proven/accredited training in Learning Resource Management Systems\xd8\xb2 Desired: Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Librarianship/Library Science. Two years as a librarian or managing a learning resource center in an accredited/ authorized school offering same curriculum.
- Cataloguing all resources into the automated library system - DESTINY. All resources must be catalogued according to the Dewey system. Books must be labelled and covered.
- Maintaining the library data base \xe2\x80\x93 ensuring that records of all pupils and teachers are up to date
- Following up overdue books from both pupils and teachers; receiving money for lost or damaged books; repairing damaged books
- Signing books in and out and re-shelving the returned books
- Attending any necessary training associated with the duties of the post.
- Selecting and ordering new books appropriate to each Key Stage and interests of the pupils, as well as the requirements from the teachers for resources to support the curriculum topics
- Attend curriculum compliance meetings as required to ensure library stock meets compliance and culture sensitivity requirements.
- Scan books for compliancy in line with Aldar policy and remove/cover noncompliant material
- Collate annual order working within budget to select recourses appropriate to the age and interests of students, as well as resources to support curriculum topics.
- Process all library resources to ensure they are shelf ready (labelling and covering as required).
- Weed damaged or inappropriate stock as per CREW method
- Maintain an attractive library environment which caters for all students\xe2\x80\x99 needs.
- Arranging author visits
- Developing and delivering \xe2\x80\x98library information literacy\xe2\x80\x99 sessions to ensure that pupils are able to find the resources they require whether books/magazines or on-line, enabling pupils to become independent and effective library users
- Liaising with teachers to ensure that topic-related resources are distributed to the classrooms as and when required
- Maintaining an attractive library environment which caters for all pupils\xe2\x80\x99 needs, to sit and read quietly or to carry out independent study
- Redesigning the library in line with AYA vision, including creating a future-ready space with different zones (research/creative/relaxing/silent)
- Promoting reading through attractive displays to encourage pupils to enjoy a wide range of literature to foster a love of books to become life-long readers.
- Keeping up to date with new releases to be able to recommend books to pupils
- Supervise behaviour, support student use of library resources and facility at all times, either via drop-in or during scheduled library sessions
- Communication with parents to discuss active ways to help support reading at home
- Arranging book fairs with local book shopRunning House Competitions to promote whole school literacy
- Running the \xe2\x80\x98Book Club\xe2\x80\x99 where pupils can order books from a catalogue, consolidate the order for the whole school and distribute books when they arrive
- Supporting EAL students with their literacy, monitoring progress
- Supporting teachers and running intervention groups
- Responsible for database admin of Accelerated Reader. Enter classes and teaching staff, perform day to day functions to maintain the program, support teachers and manage resources to support AR within the library.
- Running and Monitoring the AR and Star Reading quizzes and providing teachers with the necessary data.
- Facilitating CATS testing
- Complying with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation, and school policies
Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job
MNCJobsGulf.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.
Related Jobs
Job Detail
-
Job IdJD1611790
-
IndustryNot mentioned
-
Total Positions1
-
Job Type:Full Time
-
Salary:Not mentioned
-
Employment StatusPermanent
-
Job LocationAjman, United Arab Emirates
-
EducationNot mentioned