Library/Technology Assistant

SUMMARY:

Responsible for day-to-day on-site operation of campus library. The Library/Technology Assistant will work under minimal supervision or/and oversight by a District Librarian.

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

– Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.
– Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.
– Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Library Program Support

– Support the implementation of a school library program including technology services 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.

Instructional Support

– 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.

Accounting and Inventory

– 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.

Clerical Support

– Prepare forms and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
– Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Student Management

– Monitor students and maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere

Other

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

Policy, Reports, and Law

– Maintain confidentiality.
– Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
– Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
– Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
– Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas
– Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
– Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

– High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
– Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Experience:

– Experience working with children
– Library experience (preferred)

SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

– Ability to work with children with disabilities
– Ability to wo k well with children
– Skill in working with a variety of students in varied situations
– Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed
– Ability to read; understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
– Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

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

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used:

– Standard office equipment including personal 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 or over)

Environment:

– Work to be completed on-site from assigned school or building
– Work inside
– Work alone
– Exposure to biological and chemical hazards (mold and dust)
– No remote work

Mental Demands:

– Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit, or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.