Library Aide - Middle School

Sulphur Springs Independent School District • Sulphur Springs, TX

20h • 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 hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system
• Ability to work well with children
• Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• ____ year experience working with children
• ____ year clerical experience
• Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
• Check books in and out.
• Collect and record fines.
• Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
• Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources including regional education service center.
• 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.
• Maintain library catalog.
• Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
• Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices.
• Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment.
• Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
• Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.
• Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian.
• Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

What This Job Offers

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