Library Assistant

About the Employer

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
• Education/Certification:

Experience

• Some experience working with children

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups. + Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. + Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments. + Help maintain neat and orderly classroom. + Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. + Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports. + Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. + Offer inclusion support to teacher and students.
• Instructional Support

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
• Assume bus driving duties as assigned.
• Assume bus riding / monitoring duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping Motion: Moderate walking Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress