Library Aide - Clearwater Elementary West

Description: 

Clearwater USD 264 www.usd264.org

Clearwater is a unique Kansas community with a rich heritage of school pride and support. We welcome new residents to be a part of our district's 1,000+ students. Housing options include acreage on country land and new and established city neighborhoods. We are proud of our safe and walkable community.

Located as a 15-minute commute to the Wichita area, we offer the advantages of everything a metropolitan area offers, while being fully-supported with local recreation, medical, and shopping opportunities. 

The Clearwater school district boasts newly-renovated, secure and technologically-advanced facilities; competitive sports and activities; award-winning teachers; and really great students. 

Come be a part of the #264Family.

 

Job Description

Purpose: The Library Aide assists the Librarian in helping students and teachers make full use of the books, materials, and services of  the school library program. To accomplish these tasks, the Library Aide works closely with the staff and administration of the District.

Responsible to: Librarian and Principal

Payment rate: According to Classified Salary Schedule

Length of Contract: 171 Days

 

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).

3. Ability to use keyboarding skills and library cataloging program.

4. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

 

Essential Functions:

1. Ability to assist in helping students and teachers make full use of the books, materials, and services of the school library program.

2. Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.

3. Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community .

4. Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, and handle other tasks as assigned.

5. Ability to operate all equipment appropriately as required.

6. Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the District.

7. Ability to work with groups of students to deliver library lessons.

 

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

1. Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry , pull, or push heavy objects or materials; should be able to lift 40 pounds.

2. Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turning.

3. Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments with numerous interruptions.

 

General Responsibilities:

1. Ability to assist in the supervision of students in the library.

2. Ability to assist in preparing and presenting library skills lessons.

3. Ability to assist in ordering books, non-book materials, equipment, and supplies for library.

4. Ability to assist with computerized and physical inventory processing.

5. Ability to supervise student checkout of books and materials.

6. Ability to supervise teacher check-out of equipment, art supplies, and materials.

7. Ability to monitor overdue books, and contact parents concerning return or payments.

8. Ability to supervise hallway traffic in the library area.

9. Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with students, teachers, parents, community agencies, and other groups.

10. Ability to observe and follow all school policies at all times.

11. Ability to keep current on new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

12. Ability to assist students and staff in using the library computers for word processing and Internet research.

13. Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.

14. Ability to keep student information and records confidential.

15. Ability to implement and observe all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

16. Ability to perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Librarian or Administrative Staff.

Terms of Employment: At will

Evaluation: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

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