Library Clerk - District Wide - 2026-2027

Judson Indep School District•Live Oak, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the school librarian in organizing and providing materials, both print and non-print, for student and teacher use. This role involves performing tasks under the general supervision of a librarian, assisting with routine clerical tasks, and participating in the selection, planning, organization, and evaluation of the library program as instructed. The Library Clerk will also help with book circulation, processing new books, weeding, and inventory. They will assist students, staff, and parents with technology and software, prepare materials for classroom use, and maintain library resources. The position requires maintaining a professional demeanor, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and performing other duties as assigned by campus administration.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent
Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college, or Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or Have met formal academic assessment as required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) or No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Eligible to obtain an Educational Aide certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification
CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified, to be completed within 90 days of hire
Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check
Proficient typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance skills
Ability to file books following district cataloging system
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with students
Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
Ability to use a personal computer to access district programs, emails, and other resources
Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics
Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

Nice To Haves

Supervision and evaluation of District personnel is not a requirement of the position

Responsibilities

Provide an atmosphere conducive to learning
Perform tasks under general supervision of a librarian
Assist the librarian in routine clerical tasks and participate in selecting, planning, organizing and evaluating the library program; as instructed by the librarian
Assist the librarian in the various aspects of book circulation activities, including the issue, receipt, and re-shelving of books, materials, and equipment
Follow the processing instructions for new books, weeding, and inventory as requested by the librarian
Submit all requests or needs for subject-related materials and equipment through the librarian
Keep the librarian informed of special needs or concerns of individual students and staff
Provide a safe and conducive atmosphere for the library program using routines established by the librarian at the campus.
Keep the librarian informed of special needs or concerns of individual students and staff
Follow the lesson plans of the librarian; including read-aloud and follow-up lessons
Assist students, staff, and parents with a variety of technology (i.e. Chromebooks, laptops, desktops, iPads, Kindle Fire Tablets, pointers, wireless mice, document cameras, USB ports, etc.)
Assist students, staff, and parents with software and web-based platforms used by JISD (i.e. TexQuest resources, Destiny, Sora, Google Suite, Discovery Education, Microsoft products, etc.)
Initiate help desk tickets for technology issues
Prepare materials for classroom or reserved collection use as requested by teachers, with the guidance of the librarian
Prepare bulletin boards and displays, with the guidance of the librarian
Assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials
Perform routine maintenance for texts/equipment (i.e. repair books, magazines, materials)
Assist in initiating, and submitting requisitions for needed repairs for the library from outside facilities
Attend appropriate in-service training sessions
Complete tasks in a timely manner (i.e. including but not limited to shelving books, weeding, inventory, preparing lesson materials, curating materials, other tasks assigned by the librarian)
Assist with other duties as assigned by campus administration (i.e. including but not limited to bus duty, lunch duty, etc.)
Perform other duties as assigned, based on department needs
Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year
Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
Ability to use a personal computer to access district programs, emails, and other resources
Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics
Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
Supervision of students is required.