What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Support Aides position at Downingtown Area School District?
Position: Library Support Aides (Job ID 5166)
Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail)
Pay Rate: $16.06 per hour
Schedule: Up to 26.50 hours per week based on building needs, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar
Benefit Eligible: No
Effective Date: ASAP
Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.
Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail)
Pay Rate: $16.06 per hour
Schedule: Up to 26.50 hours per week based on building needs, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar
Benefit Eligible: No
Effective Date: ASAP
Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:
- Beaver Creek Elementary
- Bradford Heights Elementary
- Brandywine Wallace Elementary
- East Ward Elementary
- Lionville Elementary
- Pickering Valley Elementary
- Shamona Creek Elementary
- Springton Manor Elementary
- Uwchlan Hills Elementary
- West Bradford Elementary
- Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
- Downingtown Middle School
- Lionville Middle School
- Downingtown High School East
- Downingtown High School West
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
- Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
- Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
- Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
- Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
- Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
- Strive to be kind and reflective
- Focus on the solution and put people first
- Lead by example!
Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.
- High school diploma plus one-year experience in similar position.
- Computer literacy and knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good clerical and computer skills.
- Ability to work independently and have good organizational skills.
- Ability to operate standard office machines.
- Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research.
- Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
- Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements
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- Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
- Prepares library materials, maintains inventory and distribution of AV equipment, maintains records of lost, damaged, and paid books, and repairs damaged books, magazines, and equipment
- Performs circulation tasks such as inter-library loans, distributes lists of student and staff obligations, checks in books, reserves, and overdue notices using current software systems
- Processes new library materials (stamped, bar coded, inventoried, covered, spine labels attached, etc.)
- Checks in and maintains periodicals and newspapers, displaying current issues and shelving back issues. Inquires and resolves problems regarding missing issues
- Shelves books, straightens, and reads shelves periodically, shifts material on shelves as necessary
- Types library documents, correspondence, and other word processing duties as assigned
- Answers telephone requests
- Assists patrons in use of library media resources: reference materials, internet, and computerized card catalog
- Assists in maintaining the automated catalog system, including cataloged internet websites
- Adds, deletes, and corrects patron data in the automated circulation system and coordinates the integration of patron photo ID into the system
- Assists with teacher instructional needs; searches, collects, and provides relevant materials for designated requested topics
- Assists librarian in set-up for classes and/or special programs
- Maintains library office filing system
- Generates circulation statistics as needed
- Assists in inventory and collection of data for annual report using current software systems and portable scanner
- Checks in supplies; tracks orders
- Maintains patrol records
- Maintains Titlewave list of materials for future purchase
- Assists in managing parent and student volunteers
- Sets up, manages, and closes-out Book Fair, including securing and training volunteers, maintaining financial records, handling reorders, and distributing books
- Assists with large library promotions (Birthday Book Club, book sales, Dr. Seuss celebrations, plays)
- Updates Acceptable Use Policy lists and file policies
- Secures, trains, and supervises parent and student volunteers
- Keeps all books shelved and in Dewey decimal order
- Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- State Pension System (PSERS)
- Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service
- ...and much more!
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