High School Library Aide

High School Library Aide

The job of High School Library Aide is done for the purpose of providing support to the educational process under the direction of a Library Media Specialist, with specific responsibilities for aiding in the teaching of library curriculum and the use of computer, online tools and multimedia resources; maintaining the library collections at school sites; identifying age appropriate resources for students and teachers utilizing library resources;

selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and performing clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks.

This job reports to Building Principal. This position is a Full Time (182 day, 7.5 hours per day agreement), Benefits Eligible. The annualized pay range for this position $23,539 – $33,093. Compensation will be commensurate with Full Time, parallel years of experience.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with supervision of students and activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conductive for learning per board usage policies.
• Assists teachers, students and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Maintains materials inventory for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.
• Orders supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability as needed.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs circulation activities for the purpose of controlling the use, location and availability of items in the collection.
• Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
• Processes new student library cards, notices of missing, damaged or overdue books, media and materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for losses.
• Processes library books, periodicals, software and related media materials for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials.
• Provides a functional and structured learning environment in the library by utilizing classroom management and organizational approaches, instructs students various skills for the purpose of advancing the thinking and comprehending abilities of students.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff, parents for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.
• Teaches all grade school students the skills to type, fundamental of computer and use a variety of online tools and multimedia resources in computer lab for the purpose of learning how to type, exploring website, and improve math, reading, and science skills.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. This position is a split position and will require work at more than one site.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: library practices; computer and internet operations; student behavior; management strategies;

age appropriate activities; and instructional strategies.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather…