Minimum Salary: $25,507/Days: 187 Primary Purpose: Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical 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 Valid Texas educational aide certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills Ability to work with cloud-based storage and productivity tools Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system Ability to work well with children Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work well with staff, volunteers, and visitors Experience: One year of experience working with children, preferred One year of clerical experience Major Responsibilities and Duties: Library Program Support 1. Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment. 2. Check books in and out. Collect and record fines. 3. Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers. 4. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources including regional education service center. 5. Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials. 6. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud. Accounting and Inventory 7. Maintain library catalog. 8. Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials. 9. Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices. Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment. 10. Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed. Clerical Support 11. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. 12. Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures. Student Management 13. Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere. Other 14. Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian. 15. Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides. 16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. 17. Perform other job-related duties. Supervisory Responsibilities: 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