Instructional Assistant,Resource Media Job McAllen area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Instructional Assistant, Resource Media

McAllen Independent School District, Cathey Middle School – McAllen, Texas

Job Details

Job : 5506487
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Primary

Purpose:

Assist the school's librarian in all aspects of school library services and programs to ensure that students, teachers, and community members are served efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (required)
Associate Degree or a minimum of 48 college hours (required)
Paraprofessional Certification (required upon employment)
Clerical, organizational and interpersonal skills; communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Basic computer, audio-visual equipment and technology skills
One year of clerical work and school related experience (preferred)

Responsibilities and Duties

Troubleshoot devices (iPad, Chromebook, Mac Book, Lenovo) when needed.

Maintain work orders, sanitize devices, and support students when needed.

Assist librarian to organize, circulate and maintain library materials and equipment.

Assist students and staff in locating and using materials and equipment.

Maintain records of lost and overdue materials.

Repair materials and equipment as needed.

Assist students and staff in producing instructional media and in using library technology.

Assist in supervising students throughout the workday.

Assist librarian in library lessons, storytelling, computer troubleshooting and other activities.

Assist in maintaining an instructionally active and functional library setting.

Assist in maintaining campus networking and technology needs.

Participate in staff development.

Monitor student behavior in the library.

Follow McAllen service standards.

Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator) to include campus librarian.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands: Ability to alphabetize library materials; ability to comprehend library system as an integral part of the school; troubleshooting devices for students and teachers.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Climbing, stretching, frequent moderate to heavy lifting of books, boxes, computers and audiovisual equipment; occasional use of short ladder for shelving books.

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