This position is for the 2017-2018 school year. This position is as a paraprofessional for the Jr. High School Libarary.
Must have 48 college hours or have the paraprofessional certification and training.
Primary Purpose:
Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Meet NCLB requirements
Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to file books following district cataloging system
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with students
Experience:
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Library Program Support
- Provide individual instruction and assistance in using library media center resources including computers and audiovisual equipment.
- Shelve incoming books, materials, and equipment.
- Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
- Request and schedule use of materials from regional education service center or other source.
- 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
- Operate the media center automated circulation system.
- Collect and maintain records of student fines and prepare parent notification as needed.
- Receive and process books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices.
- Repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment or process for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery).
- Perform routine maintenance on audiovisual equipment.
- Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
Clerical Support
- Maintain physical and computerized files, including card catalog, vertical file materials, and publisher catalogs.
- Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence using personal computer.
- Assist librarian in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
Student Management
- Supervise students and assist librarian and teachers to maintain student behavior and maintain an orderly atmosphere.
- Perform assigned student monitoring duties.
Other
- Supervise library operation in absence of the librarian.
- Assist with the supervision of parent volunteers and student aides.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques.
- Other duties as assigned by administration.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, printer, and copier.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work with continuous interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress. Climbing, stretching; and frequent lifting of books, boxes, and audiovisual equipment.
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