Aide - Library

                                Job Description: AIDE – LIBRARY: Elementary/Jr High

Primary Purpose

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

Qualifications    

Education/Certification

• 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)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• 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

Experience

• 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

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Library Program Support

• 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.

Accounting and Inventory

• 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.

Clerical Support

• 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.

Student Management

• 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.

Professional Conduct:

• 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

Other

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; copier, printer
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Salary : $14 - $17