Library Paraprofessional-Media Assistant Job Canadian Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Canadian

Library Paraprofessional-Media Assistant

Canadian ISD, Canadian, Texas

Job Details

Job : 5729461
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 7, 2026

Job Description

Primary

Purpose:

Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Julia McMains, Superintendent
800 Hillside
Canadian, Texas 79014
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