Elementary Library Aide: Student Support & Book Curation

West Texas Elementary School; Stinnett (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas Elementary School in Stinnett, Texas is seeking a Para Professional Library Aide to manage library operations, assist students with resources, and support instructional activities. The role includes checking materials in/out, inventory, and coordinating with teachers for materials and displays.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong keyboarding and organizational skills, and a proven ability to work well with children in a school library setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
• Check books in and out; collect and record fines.
• Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
• Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources including regional education service center.
• 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.
• Maintain library catalog; assist in annual inventory and weeding of materials.
• Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices; shelve returned items.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment; arrange for repair at outside facilities as directed.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence.
• Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

West Texas Elementary School in Stinnett, Texas is seeking a Para Professional Library Aide to manage library operations, assist students with resources, and support instructional activities. The role includes checking materials in/out, inventory, and coordinating with teachers for materials and displays.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong keyboarding and organizational skills, and a proven ability to work well with children in a school library setting.