30710 Library Aide For

Position Type:
Teacher Assistant/AIDE LIBRARY

Date Posted:
5/1/2024

Location:
Abbett Elementary School
Job Title: Aide Library Exemption Status/Test: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept. /School: Assigned Campus

Pay Grade PA2 Min: $116.25 Mid: $139.13
Days: 186

Primary Purpose:
Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision. Responsible for day-to-day on-site operation of the campus library. May work under minimal supervision or oversight by a district librarian.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to receive an Educational Aide Certificate from the State Board of Educator Certification

Experience:

• Some experience working with children
• Some experience in interpreting or providing translation, and customer service

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to shelve books following the district cataloging system
• Ability to work well with children
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Library Program Support

1. Implement a school library program and create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
2. Help library patrons use library/media center resources, including computers and other equipment.
3. Make recommendations for acquisitions of materials and equipment as needed.

Instructional Support

1. Provide individual and group instruction for students and other library users and help them locate resources and use research techniques.
2. Reinforce reading instruction as directed by teachers. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
3. Schedule and prepare materials and reserve collection for classroom instructional use.

Accounting and Inventory

1. Maintain library catalog. Process, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory of library/media center resources. Request and schedule the use of materials from outside sources.
2. Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.

Clerical Support

1. Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
3. Student Management
4. Monitor students and maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.

Other

1. Assign work to parent volunteers and student aides and oversee completion.
2. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
3. Perform all duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment, including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)
Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress

Inquiries to: Stefani Blackman, Principal
SBlackman@garlandisd.net

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