Library Aide-Elementary School

Arp Independent School District•Arp, TX

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist the school librarian and/or a certified professional staff in the media center to enable students to effectively use the instructional materials in the center.

Requirements

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to follow directives of teacher, media specialist or other supervisor, and assist students with respect to instructional and non-instructional tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist students in locating reference and other instructional materials for the purpose of facilitating the proper and efficient use of media center books, materials and equipment.
Assist in reinforcement in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, media and other skills.
Assist in maintaining the circulation desk operations and circulation files.
Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning.
Operate audio visual equipment as needed.
Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials.
Assist in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non-instructional equipment, including a personal computer if necessary.
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.