Elementary School Library Aide

Position Type :

Paraprofessional / Instructional

Date Posted : 2 / 19 / 2025

Location :

Finley-Oates Elementary Library Aide

Description : Responsible for day-to-day on-site operation of campus library. May work under minimal supervision or oversight by a district librarian.

Job Summary : Major Responsibilities and Duties :

• Implement school library program and create a library / media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of student.
• Help library patrons use library / media center resources including computers and other equipment.
• Make recommendations for acquisitions of materials and equipment as needed.
• Provide individual and group instruction for students and other library users and help them locate resources and use research techniques.
• Reinforce reading instruction as directed by teachers. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
• Schedule and prepare materials and reserve collection for classroom instructional use
• Maintain library catalog. Process, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory of library / media center resources. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair of books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.
• Prepare routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, and other documents as required.
• Monitor students and maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.
• Assign work to parent volunteers and student aides and oversee completion.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Alternative methods of performing duties.

Education / Certification :

Associates degree or higher OR

48 college hours OR

Passing score on all sections of THEA

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to use library and media center resources to conduct research

Ability to follow district cataloging system

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Excellent, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience :

Two years experience working with children preferred

Compensation :

Salary : $325