Part-Time Library Assistant

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Overview

Job Title - Library Aide - Part-time - --- - --- - Job Summary -  assist in maintaining an organized, attractive, functional library media center conducive to an integrated instructional program.  - - Qualifications -  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  - - Duties & Responsibilities -  assist students and staff with locating reference and instructional materials. assist the librarian with checking in all books returned by students and teachers. oversee the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays. assist the librarian in maintaining proper discipline of students using the library. maintain files of catalog cards, vertical file material, publishers' catalogs, computers, etc. process books including stamping books, typing book cards, putting on jackets and barcodes, etc. and shelving the books. prepare and send notices to teachers concerning overdue books and collect fines for such books. perform simple repairs on damaged books and process more severely damaged books for repair. assist students and teachers on computers, copiers, researching information, and printing procedures. prepare late passes for students, if needed. perform lunch, recess, and bathroom duty, if needed. cover front office staff breaks, if needed. perform other duties as assigned by the principal.  - - Required Skills & Abilities -  Knowledge of card catalogue systems. Must possess computer skills involving word processing and research. Ability to operate various library equipment and school/office equipment. Ability to courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to technology-infused lessons of rigor. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multilingual environment. Ability to receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems.  - - Education & Experience -  High school diploma/GED/Equivalent required. Experience working in a library setting desired.  - - Physical Requirements -  Ability to reach above and below the waist. Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects. Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion. Some bending, stooping, and twisting of the body required. Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 20 lbs. Ability to mostly sit with some standing or walking/moving throughout the work environment.  - - Level of Compensation -  This position's salary is determined by the collective bargaining plan for support staff employees. The starting salary for this position is $18.90/hour. After the completion of the 90-day probationary period, this position is eligible for a raise to bring the salary to $19.44/hour.  - - Disclaimer -  The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.  - - Equal Employment Opportunity -  The Southeast Delco School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.