Substitute Library​/Study Hall Associate

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Substitute Associate
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location:
  
  Boone Middle School

The Boone Community School District has made a significant effort to live our motto Expect the Best...Achieve Success
. Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro Area. Our staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All, Give a Fresh Start Each Day, Partner with Families, Develop Positive Character, and Ensure Learning. We have earned a reputation for being an innovative and progressive school district that includes $43+million in building projects completed in the fall of 2024.

This includes aPre-K-1st grade early childhood learning center and a multipurpose education center. The City of Boone is a great place to live, grow and play. Boone isvoted #1 Affordable Small Town... Where You'd Actually Want to Live by

Title: Library Media Associate - Substitute Reports To: Building Principal & District Librarian Work Period: November 3, 2026 - December 22, 2026 Pay Period: Direct Deposit on the last business day of the month Hours: 7:45 - 3:00

Assist Librarian with the daily operations of the building library. Supervise students in the library. Support students in academic needs through use of library resources..

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required; experience preferred in:
  Working with children.

• Oral and written communication skills and English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Computer, keyboarding and word processing skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies
• Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and online resources.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.

Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.

• Secondary media associates schedule the use of the library by all classes including weekly use to check out materials.
• Assist teacher librarian in preparing and facilitating lessons and makerspace projects.
• Check in all material returned and return all materials to their proper place in a timely manner.
• Check in all material returned and return all materials to their proper place in a timely manner.
• Assist students with selecting and using library materials for both academic and leisure purposes, including assisting students doing research projects to locate physical and/or digital materials.
• Send overdue notices and follow through until the materials are returned, replaced, or paid for.
• Make lists and compile materials for teachers to use in their classrooms for particular units of study, as needed.
• Repair damaged material and finish the processing of new books as assigned.
• Maintain a current inventory of books, materials, machines and equipment with a full inventory conducted annually.
• Maintain an atmosphere of learning in the libraries.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand . . X

Walk . . X

Sit . . X

Use hands to finger, handle or feel . . X

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