Library Aide

Library Aide

Denton Independent School District Fred Moore High School
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Job : 5865368

Final date to receive applications: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports to: Campus Principal and Librarian

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Compensation Plan: Clerical/Paraprofessional

Pay Grade: 02

Minimum Hourly Rate: $16.60

Duty Days: 187 days per year

Primary

Purpose:

Assists librarian in the administration of the campus library; performs routine clerical duties under direct supervision.

Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content-oriented exam

or

• Associate degree or 48 semester hours of college credit

Certification

• Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain

Experience

• Some experience working with children
• One year clerical experience

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office
• Ability to file books following district cataloging system
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Provides individual instruction and assistance in using library media center resources, including computers and audiovisual equipment.
• Shelves incoming books, materials, and equipment.
• Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
• Requests and schedules use of materials from regional education service center or other source.
• Prepares bulletin boards and displays and assists the librarian in preparing instructional materials.
• May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
• Operates the media center automated circulation system.
• Collects and maintains records of student fines and prepare parent notification as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance on audiovisual equipment.
• Receives and processes books, materials and equipment and reconciles with packing slips and invoices.
• Repairs books, magazines, materials and equipment or process for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery).
• Assists in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
• Maintains physical and computerized files, including card catalog, and publisher catalogs.
• Prepares bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions and routine correspondence using personal computer.
• Assists librarian in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Supervises students and assists librarian and teachers to maintain student behavior and maintain an orderly atmosphere.
• Performs assigned student monitoring duties.
• Supervises library operation in absence of the librarian.
• Assists with the supervision of parent volunteers and student aides.
• Follows all rules, regulations and policies of the Denton ISD and follows directives from superiors.

Student Management

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and 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

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular…