About this role
JOB GOAL
The Library Aid is responsible for partnering with teaching staff in the development of student literacy through the administration of the library/media center; to assist with technology integration in the academic curriculum; and to oversee the selection, organization, utilization, and maintenance of library resources. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Associates degree or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam
• Successful experience working in a school library preferred
• Proficient with technology and ability to use various computer programs that ensure the successful management of the library resources
• Ability to work cooperatively with parents, community, and staff
• Ability to take direction and complete assigned tasks
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promote literacy and the enjoyment of reading for information and pleasure
• Maintain a library culture that is conducive to learning and supports school reading programs
• Collaborate with teachers to provide integrated instruction for students in information and technology literacy; assist students and staff in identifying appropriate resources for achievement of students' learning goals
• Actively plan with teachers and groups of teachers to integrate library services and multimedia materials with the instructional program
• Reinforce strategy-based reading instruction to help students make meaning from text; support students' interaction with a variety of genre as reflected in district reading
• Develop, evaluate and maintain a diversified library collective of print, non-print, and electronic resources to support curricular needs, the development of student literacy, and the interests of students
• Organize and supervise the ordering, checking, processing and maintaining of media center materials; access district procedures and tolls for circulation, cataloging, and processing
• Coordinate promotional activities; book clubs, book fairs, exhibits, etc.
• Other duties as may be assigned
SALARY Level 1 on the Support Staff Wage Schedule TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Terms of Employment:
• 10 months
• 8.25 hours per scheduled day Monday-Thursday
• Sick/Personal Leave
• Participation in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
REPORTS TO: Site Principal