2025-2026 Instructional Aide, Library

Position: Instructional Aide, Library

Location: Rizzuto Elementary

This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.

Primary Purpose

Prepare and manage library activities and associated requirements. Assist in the implementation of library programs, including self-help, behavior management and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas paraprofessional certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment (approved para course), associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Proficient skills in the use of general office equipment and computers
• Knowledge of library science preferred
  
  

Experience

• Two years of experience working with students preferred
• Two years of clerical experience preferred
  
  

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 prepare instructional materials.
• Read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
  
  

Accounting and Inventory

• 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.
  
  

Clerical Support

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Prepare bibliographies, forms and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
  
  

Student Management

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

Other

• Maintain library operation.
• Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  
  

Other Information

Apply online at lpisd.org, attaching a resume, letter of interest, and transcript or ParaEducator Certification issued by San Jacinto College or other local educational entity. Three current references must be received; one of these references must be from your current principal or supervisor.

The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
• Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress
  
  

Assignment: 187 Days

Pay Grade: PG1, Certified Instructional, 10 Duty Months