Troy Independent School District

Job Description

Job Title: Library Aide

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal/Librarian

Dept./School: Troy Elementary School

Start date: July 31, 2025

Primary Purpose:

Under general supervision of the site Administrator and as part of the library/media program, performs a variety of computer, clerical, and library duties in a school library; and provides general information and assistance to students and staff.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Instructional Aide Proficiency Exam Certificate required or must obtain

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to file books following district cataloging system

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with students

Experience:

One year experience working with children

One year clerical experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Provides individual instruction and assistance in using library media center resources including computers.

Assists students and staff in the circulation of library materials, use of the online catalog, and use of online database resources.

Shelves incoming books, materials, and equipment.

Assists teachers, students and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.

Responds to inquiries of students, staff, parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.

Prepares displays and assists the librarian in preparing instructional materials.

Helps maintain the physical appearance and ease of use of the library.

Assists in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.

Repairs books, magazines, and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials.

Supervises students and assists teachers for the purpose of maintaining student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.

Maintain technology equipment inventory and check outs by staff members.

Assists in updating the campus website.

Maintain office supply inventory.

Other:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, and copier.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Work with continuous interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent lifting of books and boxes.