Instructional Assistant-Library

Salary Range:    $25,060-$ 31,274 (Depending on Licensure Level and Experience)

 Minimum Qualifications:

 High School diploma or GED; additional education and/or training desirable.

 Possess or qualify for a New Mexico Level 3 Educational Assistant License

 Skills/Aptitudes:

Good organizational ability; good written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Instructional Assistant (Library):

·         Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.

·         Demonstrates ethical behavior.

·         Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.

·         Follows District Code of Conduct policies.

·         Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.

·         Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position.

·         Displays a desire to work with students.

·         Serves as a role model.

·         Works as a team member.

·         Communicates effectively both verbally and written.

·         Assists licensed personnel in school environment where individual differences are respected.

·         Responds to students as individuals.

·         Maintains cohesiveness in school environment.

·         Assist students in locating, selecting, and checking out library materials.

·         Support teachers with literacy activities, small-group instruction, and research projects.

·         Supervise students in the library to ensure a safe, quiet, and respectful learning space.

·         Maintain circulation records; check materials in and out using library management software.

·         Shelves returned materials accurately, organizes book displays, and ensures the library is neat and orderly.

·         Assist with inventory of library materials, including cataloging, labeling, repairing, and weeding books as directed.

·         Provide basic technical support with computers, tablets, and other library equipment.

·         Enforce library rules and procedures; support positive student behavior.

·         Prepare instructional materials, bulletin boards, and learning centers.

·         Support school-wide literacy initiatives, book fairs, and special events.

·         Monitor student use of digital resources and support safe, responsible technology practices.

·         Perform clerical duties such as maintaining student records, filing, copying, and responding to staff and student inquiries.

·         Assist substitute teachers or staff in navigating library resources when needed.

·         Assists licensed personnel with student discipline.

·         Assists individual children in need of special attention.

·         Assists with reading and/or storytelling.

·         Participates in in-service training programs.

·         Contributes to the welfare and effectiveness of the classroom(s), the school, and the district by adhering to high standards of performance and interpersonal relationships.

·         Model acceptable social skills in working with students, teachers, parents, and supervisors.

·         Report unsafe or dangerous surfaces and/or conditions in hallways, restrooms, playgrounds, entrances, and classrooms.

·         Performs other job duties as assigned.