Aide - Library (913)

Dunlap School District #323; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 19,661 - 28,003; Full time

Job summary

Dunlap School District #323 is hiring a Teacher Assistant at Dunlap Middle School, starting August 1, 2026. The role involves providing support to the librarian, managing library resources, and helping students utilize materials. This position offers 7 hours of work per day, Monday to Thursday, at a pay rate of $17.30 per hour. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of library processes and basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Excel. This job supports a well-organized library environment during the school year.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow district policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a library or educational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote a smoothly functioning library environment.
• Assist the librarian and students with library resources.
• Manage circulation routines of library materials.

Skills

Knowledge of copier functions

Knowledge of basic computer operations and programs, including Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of agreed‑upon library processes

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 4/28/2026
• Location: Dunlap Middle School
• Date Available: 08/01/2026

This position starts with the 2026-27 school year. This position works Monday thru Thursday, 7 hours per day, at Dunlap Middle School, $17.30/hr.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Building Principal

Position Objective

To promote and support a well‑organized, smoothly functioning library environment in which students can take full advantage of the available resources. To provide immediate and direct support to the librarian and students to support instruction.

Essential Functions

• Follows district, building, and library policies, procedures, regulations, and attendance standards
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of educational and instructional goals and objectives under the supervision of the librarian
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the library
• Assists with utilization of library materials in the library, such as inventorying books
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected for all district employees
• Participates in all in‑service training programs, SIP activities, and other professional development activities when approved by administration
• Processes all resources preparatory to circulation
• Manages all circulation routines (checking out, checking in, shelving books, compiling overdue notices) of library materials
• Assists and implements library curriculum as planned by the District Librarian
• Communicates with district librarian on ways to share newly acquired materials and promote their use
• Spends a high level of time in direct student contact

Additional Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of copier functions
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and programs, including Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of agreed‑upon library processes with librarian

Working Conditions

Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, and implementing

Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity

Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings is a requirement