Library Aide

Library Aide

Prairiland ISD Prairiland High School, Pattonville, Texas - Open in Google Maps

Job : 5829282

Final date to receive applications: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Title: Library Aide

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal/Librarian

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Responsible for day-to-day on-site operation of campus library. May work under minimal supervision or oversight by a district librarian.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate or apply

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use library and media center resources to conduct research
• Ability to follow district cataloging system
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Excellent, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Some experience working with children
• Some library experience

• Implement school library program and create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of student.
• Help library patrons use library/media center resources including computers and other equipment.
• Make recommendations for acquisitions of materials and equipment as needed.

• Provide individual and group instruction for students and other library users and help them locate resources and use research techniques.
• Reinforce reading instruction as directed by teachers. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
• Schedule and prepare materials and reserve collection for classroom instructional use.

• Maintain library catalog. Process, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory of library/media center resources. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.

• Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

• Monitor students and maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.

• Assign work to parent volunteers and student aides and oversee completion.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to parent volunteers and student aides.

Tools/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

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jala Nation, Principal
• Prairiland High School
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