Instructional Aide MS (Structured Learning)

Primary Purpose:

Assist librarian/administration in the functions of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system

Ability to work well with children

Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

2 years experience working with children preferred

2 years clerical experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Library Program Support

• Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
• Check books in and out. Collect and record fines.
• Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
• Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources including regional education service center.
• 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

• Maintain library catalog.
• Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices. Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.
• Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials.

Clerical Support

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

Student Management

• Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.

Other

• Maintain library operation in absence of the librarian.
• Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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 (under 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