Para Professional Library Aide at West Texas Elementary

Plemons Stinnett Phillips CISD; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas Elementary is seeking a Para Professional Library Aide to manage the campus library operations, assist students, and support teachers with instructional materials. The role includes cataloging, shelving, inventory, and clerical duties in a school environment.

The aide will work closely with librarians and staff to ensure a well-organized, student-friendly library, adhering to district procedures and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education/certification: High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance.
• Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Library Program Support: Provide individual instruction and assistance to students in using library resources and equipment.
• Accounting and Inventory: Maintain catalog, assist in inventory, process new books and materials, and reconcile invoices.
• Clerical Support: Compile, maintain, and file reports and forms; prepare bibliographies and routine correspondence.
• Student Management: Supervise and monitor students and assist librarians and teachers with behavior.
• Other: Maintain library operation and direct volunteers; follow safety and emergency procedures.

Skills

Keyboarding

File maintenance

Shelving books

Working with children

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Para Professional Library Aide at West Texas Elementary

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Managethe 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