Aide - Library - Temple High School (3 days a week) - Temple Independent School District

Assist Librarian in preparation and management of library activities. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• 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 sources.
  
  
• Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials.
  
  
• May read to small groups of students and listen to individual student read aloud.
  
  
• 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 for process for repair at outside facilities.
  
  
• Perform routine maintenance on audiovisual equipment.
  
  
• Assist in annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.
  
  
• Maintain physical and computerized files, including card catalog, vertical file materials, and publisher catalogs.
  
  
• Prepare bibliographies, forms, requisitions, and routine correspondence.
  
  
• Assist librarian in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
  
  
• Supervise students and assist librarian and teachers to maintain student behavior and maintain an orderly atmosphere.
  
  
• Supervise Library operation in absence of the Librarian.
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Superintendent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. There may be alternatives to the below qualifications as the Board for Trustees may find appropriate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED and “Highly Qualified" training certification; or at least 48 hours of college or an associate’s degree.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Ability to work well with children and the ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of general office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noised level in the work environment is usually moderate.