Instructional Aide II - Media

Crowley ISD; Crowley (TX); On-site; USD 21,636 - 26,445; Full time

Job summary

Crowley ISD in Crowley, Texas, is seeking a library assistant to assist in the administration of the campus library and perform clerical duties under supervision. The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree or at least 48 college hours and hold a valid Texas educational aide certificate.

The position involves a range of responsibilities including providing assistance in the library, maintaining files, managing inventory, and supervising students. This role offers a starting salary of $24,041 based on verified experience over a 187-day work calendar.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience working with children.
• Minimum one year clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of campus library.
• Shelve books and materials.
• Provide instruction in using library resources.
• Operate media center automated circulation system.
• Collect and maintain records of student fines.
• Supervise students and maintain an orderly atmosphere.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

File maintenance

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with students

Education

Associates degree or 48 hours of college coursework

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

• Date Posted:
  6/1/2026
• Date Available:
  August 2026

Primary Purpose: Assist in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• Associates degree or at least 48 hours of college coursework completed
• And a valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient 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:

• Provide individual instruction and assistance in using library media center resources including computers and audiovisual equipment.
• Shelve incoming books, materials, and equipment.
• Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
• Request and schedule use of materials from regional education service center or other source.
• 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.

Accounting and Inventory:

• Operate the media center automated circulation system.
• Collect and maintain records of student fines and prepare parent notification as needed.
• Receive and process books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices.
• Repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment or process for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery).
• Perform routine maintenance on audiovisual equipment.
• Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.

Clerical Support:

• Maintain physical and computerized files, including card catalog, vertical file materials, and publisher catalogs.
• Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence using personal computer.
• Assist librarian in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.

Student Management:

• Supervise students and assist librarian and teachers to maintain student behavior and maintain an orderly atmosphere.
• Perform assigned student monitoring duties.

Salary:
Minimum $24,041

Work Calendar 187 days
Salary determination will be based on verified relevant work experience.