Library Instructional Assistant

Sioux City Community School District•Sioux City, IA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Instructional Assistant provides assistance to the library teacher in delivering building-level library services. This role guides the day-to-day student activity and operation of the library, provides informal instruction of library skills, and prepares and maintains library materials for circulation. The assistant also encourages library usage, performs clerical duties, and manages the library automation system and library equipment. Additionally, this position promotes reading with students and inventories building technology materials.

Requirements

Two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
Associate degree or higher; or
Obtain voluntary certification through the Board of Educational Examiners (Paraeducator Certification); or
Successful completion of ACT WorkKeys® (NCRC Assessment).
Minimum education includes a high school graduate.
Previous experience working with children.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization.
Must have effective listening skills.
Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data.
Ability to work with a variety of data.
Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
Must be able to use the computer, process electronic requests.
Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.

Responsibilities

Guides the day-to-day student activity and operation of the library.
Provides informal instruction of library skills as needed to both students and staff.
Prepares and maintains print and non-print materials for circulation.
Encourages library usage through displays, bulletin boards, and announcements.
Performs clerical duties for the library, including typing, covering/repairing books, and scheduling the center for classes and events.
Discharges duties pertaining to the library automation system (i.e., checking items in and out, re-shelving items, and generating overdue notices).
Promotes reading with students by providing storytelling, read-a-loud, and keyboarding to students during scheduled library times.
Manages library equipment including computers.
Responsible for labeling, scheduling, inventorying, and troubleshooting equipment.
Inventories building technology materials.
Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.