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Library Aide/Assistant at Overton ISD
2023-24 School Year
Why work at OVERTON ISD?
- Overton ISD has adopted 4-day instructional week for 2023-24
- Close community with traditional values and excellent school culture
- District pays $245 toward employee healthcare, plus:
- Free flu shots for students and staff
- Free routine vaccinations for 6th grade students + Jrs and Srs for college
- Free Mobile Mammogram
- Free Covid testing for students and staff
- Goodside Health Telehealth visits for students and staff
- Optional vision and dental insurance plans available
- District pays for employee life insurance ($10,000) coverage with option to purchase more
- Quarterly Free Coffee/Designer Drink Truck available to staff
- $300 referral stipend for recruiting other teachers
General:
Reports to the District Librarian and both Elementary and Secondary Campus Principals.
Position Summary:
The Library Aide ensures smooth and efficient operation of the library and sets daily priorities based on knowledge of the overall function of the library and performs work as required or assigned. Work under the direction of the District Librarian serving both the elementary and secondary campus libraries
Additional duties as assigned by campus principals
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Valid Texas educational aide certificate (some college preferred).
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including clear, polite phone communication skills
Ability to perform several tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public - customer service approach to the job is important
Proficiency in the use of computer software, such as word processor and spreadsheets
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimum supervision
Experience:
Some experience working with children
Some library experience preferred
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, initiates and carries to completion, clerical, secretarial and administrative activities related to the operation of the school's library
Maintains student library use records and accounts including overdue notices and the collection of fines
Shelves books and other library materials
Maintains library materials inventory
Receives, processes and repairs library materials
Supervises students in the library
Performs other duties to support the district library program
Additional Comments/Information
Candidates who enjoy facilitating ongoing events such as craft activities as well as other engaging educational activities that create an inviting library space will find this position to be a rewarding experience.
The right candidate will be the librarian's partner in developing and implementing a school library program that promotes students' academic achievement, encourages interest in reading, paves the path for life-long learning habits, teaches responsible use of technology, helps students develop information literacy, and facilitates intellectual freedom.
For questions about the position, please contact the District Librarian, Irena Hedrick at
irena.hedrick@overtonisd.org or the Secondary Principal, Jeff Hogg at jeff.hogg@overtonisd.org
Building/Campus Elementary and Secondary
Salary: From 16830.00
Salary: To 26580.00
