What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Aide position at Education Service Center Region 13?
Position Type
Support/Library Media Assistant
Date Posted
3/27/2025
Location
Coupland Elementary
Date Available
August 2025
District
Coupland Independent School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
Job Title: Library Aide - Part Time Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Reports to: Principal Compensation $20/hr - 19.5 hr/week Dept./School: Assigned Campus Calendar: 171 days
Primary Purpose
Assist administration in the operation of the campus library. Perform routine clerical instructional duties under direct supervision.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
Special Knowledge/Skills
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system
Ability to work well with children
Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
1 year experience working with children
1 year clerical experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Library Program Support
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)
Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress
Support/Library Media Assistant
Date Posted
3/27/2025
Location
Coupland Elementary
Date Available
August 2025
District
Coupland Independent School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
Job Title: Library Aide - Part Time Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Reports to: Principal Compensation $20/hr - 19.5 hr/week Dept./School: Assigned Campus Calendar: 171 days
Primary Purpose
Assist administration in the operation of the campus library. Perform routine clerical instructional duties under direct supervision.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
Special Knowledge/Skills
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system
Ability to work well with children
Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
1 year experience working with children
1 year clerical experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Library Program Support
- Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
- Check books in and out. Collect and record fines.
- Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
- Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources including regional education service center.
- 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.
- Maintain library catalog.
- Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
- Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices. Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
- Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
- Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.
- Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian.
- Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)
Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress
- Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.
- Library Aide.pdf
Salary : $20
