Educational Assistant, Library (26-27 SY)

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Educational Assistant-Library assists students using the school library with using resources, locating materials, and checking out materials.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions: __ Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists students with mini lessons and story time activities; monitors students using library facilities and materials.
• Checks in and out library materials for students; assists students with locating library materials and using library resources to include computers and reference books.
• Sorts, cleans, and shelves returned library materials; repairs damaged books; weeds library collection by removing damaged materials and updating the library catalog records.
• Maintains the school library collection and media materials; purchases new library materials and enters information into the library catalog; maintains and organizes library inventories; implements library cataloging systems.
• Supervises and proctors standardizes testing.
• Monitors students during recess and in the cafeteria as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of -

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Record maintenance and retention policies and procedures.
• Library policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Library cataloging procedures.
• Learning and teaching styles and methods.

Skill in -

• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Typing and entering data with speed and accuracy.
• Maintaining accurate library catalogs.
• Working with school-age children.
• Interacting tactfully with District staff and outside agencies.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Operating a computer and related software.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of experience working with school-age children, preferably in a library setting; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver's license may be required.

IVP fingerprint clearance card is required.

Work is performed in a school library. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer and related software, fax machine, and copy machine.