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Form of workPosition Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
5/2/2023
Location:
Wylie Primary SchoolThis position will require Kindergarten push in support in both math and reading along with running our campus library and teaching libraray lessons to Kindergarten. It will also require all componets of the campus Book Fair from set up, scheduling and running the Book Fair.
Primary Purpose:
Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Associate's degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment required by No Child Left Behind Act.
Texas instructional aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Proficient typing, 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
1. Provide individual instruction and assistance in using library media center resources including computers and audiovisual equipment.
2. Shelve incoming books, materials, and equipment.
3. Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
4. Request and schedule use of materials from regional education service center or other source.
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. Operate the media center automated circulation system.
8. Collect and maintain records of student fines and prepare parent notification as needed.
9. Receive and process books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices.
10. Repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment or process for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery).
11. Perform routine maintenance on audiovisual equipment.
12. Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
Clerical Support
13. Maintain physical and computerized files, including card catalog, vertical file materials, and publisher catalogs.
14. Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence using personal computer or typewriter.
15. Assist librarian in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
Student Management
16. Supervise students and assist librarian and teachers to maintain student behavior and maintain an orderly atmosphere.
17. Perform assigned student monitoring duties.
Other
18. Supervise library operation in absence of the librarian.
19. Assist with the supervision of parent volunteers and student aides.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)
Environment: Work inside; may occasionally work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Support Staff/Instructional Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
5/2/2023
Location:
Wylie Primary SchoolThis position will require Kindergarten push in support in both math and reading along with running our campus library and teaching libraray lessons to Kindergarten. It will also require all componets of the campus Book Fair from set up, scheduling and running the Book Fair.
Primary Purpose:
Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Associate's degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment required by No Child Left Behind Act.
Texas instructional aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Proficient typing, 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
1. Provide individual instruction and assistance in using library media center resources including computers and audiovisual equipment.
2. Shelve incoming books, materials, and equipment.
3. Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
4. Request and schedule use of materials from regional education service center or other source.
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. Operate the media center automated circulation system.
8. Collect and maintain records of student fines and prepare parent notification as needed.
9. Receive and process books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices.
10. Repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment or process for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery).
11. Perform routine maintenance on audiovisual equipment.
12. Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
Clerical Support
13. Maintain physical and computerized files, including card catalog, vertical file materials, and publisher catalogs.
14. Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence using personal computer or typewriter.
15. Assist librarian in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
Student Management
16. Supervise students and assist librarian and teachers to maintain student behavior and maintain an orderly atmosphere.
17. Perform assigned student monitoring duties.
Other
18. Supervise library operation in absence of the librarian.
19. Assist with the supervision of parent volunteers and student aides.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)
Environment: Work inside; may occasionally work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
