LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time) Actions LIBRARY ASSISTANT Job Description EL CAMPO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Library Assistant Reports To: Principal and Librarian Dept./School: Assigned Campus Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Pay Grade: C/P 3 Days Employed: 187 Primary Purpose: Responsible for day-to-day on-site operation of campus library. May work under minimal supervision or oversight by a district librarian. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills Ability to use library and media center resources to conduct research Ability to follow district cataloging system Ability to instruct and manage student behavior Excellent, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Experience: Experience working with children Library experience preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties: Library Program Support Implement school library program 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 bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, 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 Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides. Preform other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: T ools/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 (less than 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr