Para Professional Library Aide at West Texas Elementary

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

Para Professional Library Aide at West Texas Elementary

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5921956
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Manage the administration of the campus library.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Library Program Support

• 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.

Accounting and Inventory

• Maintain library catalog.
• Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
• Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices. Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.

Clerical Support

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.

Student Management

• Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.

Other

• Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian.
• Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Matt Green , Principal
• West Texas Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]