Librarian's Aide

Ascension Parish School Board; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Parish School Board at G.W. Carver Primary School in Gonzales, LA, is seeking a Librarian's Aide to provide entry-level clerical support in the media center. The role supports the Librarian and helps students and staff access resources.

Starting date is immediate with a 180-day assignment; duties include materials management, circulation, and basic bookkeeping. Apply via the district HR contact for details.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Education/Certification – Highly Qualified; Pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment – Score 450; or Completed two years (48 semester credit hours) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Earned an Associate’s Degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution.
• EXPERIENCE – 0 to 6 months of basic work experience.
• SKILLS – Capable of working cooperatively with staff and students; basic organizational skills; ability to operate basic office equipment; knowledge of library management software and basic word processing/spreadsheet programs.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS – Sustained manual dexterity and the ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the management of instructional materials.
• Provides instructional support for students and teachers in the media center.
• Provides basic secretarial and bookkeeping support for the media center.
• Maintains the media center’s circulation system.
• Operates instructional equipment and media production tools.
• Delivers courteous service to students, parents and staff; assists in conferences as needed.
• Identifies opportunities to improve service and work processes.

Skills

Library management software

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Cooperative with staff

Basic office equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Para-Pro Assessment 450

Two years college (48 credits)

Tools

Library management software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Librarian's Aide

Ascension Parish Schools G.W. Carver Primary School - Gonzales, Louisiana

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Job Details

Job ID: 5900344

Application Deadline: Sep 07, 2026 12:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ascension Parish School Board

JOB TITLE: Librarian's Aide

JOB TYPE: 606

POSITION REPORTS TO: Librarian

PAY GRADE: PARA 3 or PARA 4

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD 180 days

Summary of Position's Purpose

Provides entry level clerical assistance to the Librarian to ensure that students and teachers can effectively utilize available resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – Highly Qualified
• Pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment – Score 450; or
• Completed two (2) years (48 semester credit hours) from state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education; *Within the forty-eight semester hours, the para- professional must complete a total of 15 hours of general education requirements that include English Composition (3), English/Reading (6), and Mathematics (6). For the remaining 33 hours of coursework, acceptance of credit for a course shown on a transcript from and approved higher education institution is left to school district discretion in addressing the needs of the specific job. Discipline-specific electives may include as many as 12 hours of developmental (remedial) course; or
• Earned an Associate’s Degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education
• EXPERIENCE – 0 to 6 months of basic work experience
• SKILLS – Must be capable of working cooperatively with the professional staff and students. Basic organizational skills and the ability to handle basic office equipment are essential. Knowledge of the library management software and basic word processing/spreadsheet programs is required.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS – This position requires sustained manual dexterity with close mental/visual attention and the ability to stand on a sustained basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates the management of instructional materials.
• Provides instructional support for students and teachers in using the media center.
• Provides basic secretarial and bookkeeping support for the media center.
• Conducts and maintains the media center’s circulation system.
• Operates instructional equipment and provides media production services.
• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Schedules and/or attends conferences with parents. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that student and employee records confidentiality is assured.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
• Performs other services as required.

NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]