Instructional Aide (Library/Medica) 5hrs 45mins Monday – Friday

The job of Instructional Aide (Library/Media) is done for the purpose of maintaining library and textbook collection; implementing age appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; performing clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and or/textbooks.

Essential Functions

Assists teachers, students, and other personnel for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in the classroom, class assignments and/or recreational reading.

Conducts classes and/or activities in a variety of formats (e.g. reading, storytelling, puppet plays, contests, book fairs, etc.) for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.

Coordinates various activities (e.g. book fairs, fund raising programs class visits, etc.) for the purpose of generating revenues to purchase additional library materials.

Develops grade-level activities, programs and materials for the purpose of motivating and training students to use library resources.

Directs student workers and volunteers for the purpose of guiding and monitoring work activities.

Distributes and/or collects various library/text books and media equipment for the purpose of providing requested classroom materials.

Instructs students for the purpose of educating them on the proper use of the library resources (e.g. classification system, card catalog, care of materials, computer library stations, etc.)

Inventories library/text books, equipment, and materials for the purpose of documenting losses and/or maintaining availability of materials.

Maintains a variety of records and/or files for the purpose of providing efficient library collection controls.

Prepares written materials (e.g. circulation cards, overdue book notices, schedules, lists, forms, memos, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation and/or information.

Processes new and/or returned library/text books (e.g. checking order accuracy, cataloging, storing, shelving, etc.) for the purpose of updating and maintaining collection.

Other Functions

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Attends in-service meetings and training for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS are required to perform multiple non-technical tasks with an occasional need to upgrade skills due to changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; performing standard booking keeping procedures; performing standard clerical procedures; preparing and maintaining accurate records; utilizing equipment used in library media center.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculation of fractions, percent’s and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information before groups; and understand complex multiple step instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: elements of library operation; children’s literature; age appropriated activities; library media materials and procedures; concepts of grammar and punctuations.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities; gather, collate, and /or classify data; and use basic job related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others under a variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standard methods of operation. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of different types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues, create plans of action and reach solutions with data moderate; and with equipment it is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions.

RESPONSIBLITY

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision; providing information and/or advising other persons; and operating within a defined budget and/or financial guidelines. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job’s functions. There is an opportunity to impact the Organizations services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions required the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; significant reaching handling, fingering and/or feeling. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 35% walking and 35% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperture variations, some hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience

Job related experience in required.

EDUCATION

AA degree or two years of college credit

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