Under the supervision of the librarian, processes and prepares library informational materials for availability to patrons and serves and assists students, faculty, and staff in the use of the educational and recreational resources of the library media program. Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills an... more details
Library Support Aides
JobID: 5166
Position Type: Support/Library Support Aide
Date Posted: 6/24/2024
Location: Downingtown, PA
Date Available: 08/26/2024
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Closing Date: Until Filled
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Position: Library Support Aides (Job ID 5166) Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail) Pay Rate: $16.06 per hour Schedule: Up to 26.50 hours per week based on building needs, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: No Effective Date: ASAP
Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:
Beaver Creek Elementary
Bradford Heights Elementary
Brandywine Wallace Elementary
East Ward Elementary
Lionville Elementary
Pickering Valley Elementary
Shamona Creek Elementary
Springton Manor Elementary
Uwchlan Hills Elementary
West Bradford Elementary
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Downingtown Middle School
Lionville Middle School
Downingtown High School East
Downingtown High School West
Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
Strive to be kind and reflective
Focus on the solution and put people first
Lead by example!
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the librarian, processes and prepares library informational materials for availability to patrons and serves and assists students, faculty, and staff in the use of the educational and recreational resources of the library media program.
Qualifications:To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.
High school diploma plus one-year experience in similar position.
Computer literacy and knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good clerical and computer skills.
Ability to work independently and have good organizational skills.
Ability to operate standard office machines.
Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research.
Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements
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Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
Duties & Responsibilities:(Abbreviated - Please review the attached job description for more details on these specific opportunities)
Prepares library materials, maintains inventory and distribution of AV equipment, maintains records of lost, damaged, and paid books, and repairs damaged books, magazines, and equipment
Performs circulation tasks such as inter-library loans, distributes lists of student and staff obligations, checks in books, reserves, and overdue notices using current software systems
Processes new library materials (stamped, bar coded, inventoried, covered, spine labels attached, etc.)
Checks in and maintains periodicals and newspapers, displaying current issues and shelving back issues. Inquires and resolves problems regarding missing issues
Shelves books, straightens, and reads shelves periodically, shifts material on shelves as necessary
Types library documents, correspondence, and other word processing duties as assigned
Answers telephone requests
Assists patrons in use of library media resources: reference materials, internet, and computerized card catalog
Assists in maintaining the automated catalog system, including cataloged internet websites
Adds, deletes, and corrects patron data in the automated circulation system and coordinates the integration of patron photo ID into the system
Assists with teacher instructional needs; searches, collects, and provides relevant materials for designated requested topics
Assists librarian in set-up for classes and/or special programs
Maintains library office filing system
Generates circulation statistics as needed
Assists in inventory and collection of data for annual report using current software systems and portable scanner
Checks in supplies; tracks orders
Maintains patrol records
Maintains Titlewave list of materials for future purchase
Assists in managing parent and student volunteers
Sets up, manages, and closes-out Book Fair, including securing and training volunteers, maintaining financial records, handling reorders, and distributing books
Assists with large library promotions (Birthday Book Club, book sales, Dr. Seuss celebrations, plays)
Updates Acceptable Use Policy lists and file policies
Secures, trains, and supervises parent and student volunteers
Keeps all books shelved and in Dewey decimal order
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