Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the day-to-day on-site operation of campus library.  Perform routine clerical duties under minimal supervision or oversight by a district librarian.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have valid Texas Educational Aide certificate, or have associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
• Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use library and media center resources to conduct research
• Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system
• Ability to work well with children

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working with children
• A minimum of five (5) years clerical experience

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
• Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Library Program Support:

1. 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 students.
2. Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
3. Check books in and out. Collect and record fines.
4.  Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
5. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources including regional education service center.
6. Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials
7. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
8. Make recommendations for acquisitions of materials and equipment as needed.

Accounting and Inventory

1.  Maintain library catalog.
2. Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
3.  Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices. Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment.
4.  Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.

Clerical Support

1. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
2. Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures

Student Management

1. Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.

Other

1. Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian.
2. Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None 

Applicants will be screened prior to interviews. Not all applicants will be interviewed.

Apply online at www.silsbeeisd.org

Salary : $16,128 - $36,096