Library Aide Brockett Elementary School

Job Title:             Library Aide                                                                        

Reports to:         Principal/Librarian                                                            

Dept./School:   Brockett Elementary School

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*

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system

Ability to work well with children

Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

 

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

1. Maintain library catalog.
2. Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
3. Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices. Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment.
4. Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.

Clerical Support

1. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
2. Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.

Student Management

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

Other

1. Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian.
2. Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

 

Application Process:

 

Internal Applicants: Send interest letter and resume to Heather Baker, Principal AMS, at hbaker@aubreyisd.net and Allison French, Librarian, at afrench@aubreyisd.net

 

External Applicants:Apply via Region 11. 

Application Deadline:     Resumes, a copy of credentials, and the application will be accepted until the position is filled. 

 

The Aubrey Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability or any other legally protected status.