Instructional Aide II - Library

Position Type: Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide Date Posted: 4/21/2025 Location: Poynter Elementary/June W.

Davis Elementary Date Available: April 2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide Primary Purpose: Assist in the administration of the campus library.

Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.

Qualifications: Education/Certification: * Associates degree or at least 48 hours of college coursework completed * And a valid Texas educational aide certificate 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 Major Responsibilities and Duties: Library Program Support: * Provide individual instruction and assistance in using library media center resources including computers and audiovisual equipment.

* Shelve incoming books, materials, and equipment.

* Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.

* Request and schedule use of materials from regional education service center or other source.

* Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials.

* May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.

Accounting and Inventory: * Operate the media center automated circulation system.

* Collect and maintain records of student fines and prepare parent notification as needed.

* Receive and process books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices.

* Repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment or process for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery). * Perform routine maintenance on audiovisual equipment.

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

Clerical Support: * Maintain physical and computerized files, including card catalog, vertical file materials, and publisher catalogs.

* Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence using personal computer.

* Assist librarian in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.

Student Management: * Supervise students and assist librarian and teachers to maintain student behavior and maintain an orderly atmosphere.

* Perform assigned student monitoring duties.

Salary: Starting Salary Range: $23,188 - $33,346 Work Calendar: 187 Days Salary determination will be based on verified relevant work experience.