MS - Paralibrarian

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Paralibrarian Middle School

Date Posted:

6/18/2025

Location:

SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Beaumont independent school district Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Paralibrarian Secondary

CLASSIFICATION:

Nonexempt

REPORTS TO:

Supervising Campus Librarian / Principal / District Lead Librarian

PAY GRADE:

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LOCATION:

Assigned Campus

DATE REVISED:

1/14/2022

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Manage the physical circulation of all materials within the library. Facilitate interlibrary loan borrowing among district campuses. Assist with library management under direction and supervision of the campus certified librarian.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

48 or more college credit hours and/or successful completion of the three areas of assessment and classroom observation as required by the NCLB Act; OR

Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Certification Special Knowledge/Skills:

Basic working knowledge of library science

Ability to implement planned program strategies

Knowledge and/or strong interest in literature appreciation

Strong public relations and interpersonal skills

Competency in computer usage and technology Experience:

Experience in a public school environment, preferably a library or classroom MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Circulation

Staff the circulation desk (or supervise student or volunteer staffers).

Handle all routine check-in/check-out transactions (or supervise such).

Receive and record monies for fines and lost/damaged books.

Maintain sign-in sheets for unscheduled users.

Maintain schedule for class sign-up by faculty and staff.

Shelve returned materials (or supervise such).

Prepare and distribute reports relating to overdue materials and other circulation issues.

Oversee the circulation of classroom sets, calculators, etc. Materials Processing

Check received items against invoices or packing slips.

Prepare received items for cataloging by the librarian (apply automation materials as well as property stamps and other identifying markers).

Maintain record of magazines received.

Prepare magazines and other materials for bindery.

Shelve newly arrived materials in appropriate display areas.

Maintain inventory record of daily/weekly newspapers received.

Assist in collection development under direction of librarian, including weeding out obsolete items. Student Services

Help create and maintain an environment conducive to learning.

Provide instruction in using library resources when called upon to do so.

Facilitate use of equipment by keeping printers and copiers in good working condition.

Help students orient themselves correctly in the library to locate needed resources. Miscellaneous Assignments

Enter AS400 requisitions as directed by the librarian.

Maintain and circulate audiovisual equipment, sending items needing repair to the appropriate district personnel.

Maintain current patron records database. Other

Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner.

Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with generally accepted community standards.

Perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise the performance of student assistants as well as volunteer parents.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions; stay on task despite constant interruptions

Interact with multiple persons simultaneously while maintaining focus

Respond to changes in job demands and/or technology in positive manner Physical Demands

Moderate lifting, light carrying, use of fingers, repeated bending, reaching above shoulder, walking extensively, and standing

Prolonged use of computer Environmental Demands

Normal classroom/library environment

Work around machines with moving parts

May work prolonged or irregular hours

Exposure to childhood communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.