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    "description": "J.U.S.S Memorial Sen Sec School Sekhwan is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Gurdaspur, Punjab.\n\nThe school is hiring a Library Assistant. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹1.6 LPA–₹1.7 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n- Be a dependable presence in the support function through the school day.\n- Follow the school's protocols and dress code consistently.\n- Help keep classrooms, common areas, or designated zones ready for use.\n- Support school events, examinations, and large parent gatherings.\n- Work with the support team to keep things running smoothly.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.\n- The maturity to handle the school environment with care.\n- A clean track record and verifiable references.\n- The fitness and discipline the role demands.",
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  "descriptionText": "J.U.S.S Memorial Sen Sec School Sekhwan is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Gurdaspur, Punjab.\n\nThe school is hiring a Library Assistant. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹1.6 LPA–₹1.7 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n• Be a dependable presence in the support function through the school day.\n• Follow the school's protocols and dress code consistently.\n• Help keep classrooms, common areas, or designated zones ready for use.\n• Support school events, examinations, and large parent gatherings.\n• Work with the support team to keep things running smoothly.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.\n• The maturity to handle the school environment with care.\n• A clean track record and verifiable references.\n• The fitness and discipline the role demands.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.",
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    "Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.",
    "Partner with the relevant department leads.",
    "Maintain accurate records of work completed.",
    "Communicate proactively with the leadership team.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Library Assistant",
      "body": "Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "Working in a **state-board** setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Library Assistant interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Library Assistant salary in Gurdaspur?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Library Assistant roles in Gurdaspur. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Library Assistant role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at J.U.S.S Memorial Sen Sec School Sekhwan?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
    }
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