Aide - Library

Waxahachie ISD • Waxahachie, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, two years of study or 48 hours at an institution of higher learning
• Paraprofessional Aide Certification required (can be obtained once employed)
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to file books following district cataloging system
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically and emotionally able to perform assigned tasks
• Communicate and work well with students
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others
• Must have experience working with students; experience may be work in church related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience
• One year clerical experience

Responsibilities

• Provide individual instruction and assistance in using library media center resources including computers and audiovisual equipment.
• Shelve incoming books, material, and equipment.
• Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
• Request and schedule use of materials from regional education service center or other source.
• Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials.
• May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
• Operate the media center automated circulation system.
• Collect and maintain records of student fines and prepare parent notification as needed.
• Receive and process books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices.
• Repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment or process for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery).
• Perform routine maintenance on audiovisual equipment.
• Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
• Maintain physical and computerized files, including card catalog, vertical file materials, and publisher catalogs.
• Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence using personal computer.
• Assist librarian in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Help with student supervision before, during, and after school while the students are loading and unloading buses, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in a learning or practice environment, inside and outside of the classroom while following appropriate training technique throughout the school day.
• Supervise students and assist librarian and teachers to maintain student behavior and maintain an orderly atmosphere.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations.
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned
• Perform duties as assigned, related to the position as directed by the supervisor or administrative staff
• Supervise library operation in absence of the librarian.
• Assist with the supervision of parent volunteers and student aides.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED