• Job Description

  Req#: 1517
  Position Type:
  Part Time/ Library
  
  
  
  
  Date Posted:
  2/4/2026
  
  
  
  
  Location:
  Joshua High School
  
  
  
  
  Implement school library program and create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of student.
  Help library patrons use library/media center resources including computers and other equipment.
  Make recommendations for acquisitions of materials and equipment as needed.
  Provide individual and group instruction for students and other library users and help them locate resources and use research techniques.
  Reinforce reading instruction as directed by teachers. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
  Schedule and prepare materials and reserve collection for classroom instructional use.
  Maintain library catalog. Process, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory of library/media center resources. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources.
  Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.
  Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
  Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
  Monitor students and maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.
  Assign work to parent volunteers and student aides and oversee completion.
  Job Title: Part Time Library Aide
  Reports to: Librarian
  Dept./School: Joshua School & Public Library
  Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
  Minimum Rate: $10.00 per hour; not to exceed 20 hours weekly
  Days available: Tuesday - Thursday
  Hours available: 10am-6pm Tuesday-Wednesday, 12pm-6pm Thursday
  Primary Purpose:
  Responsible for day-to-day on-site operation of campus library. May work under minimal supervision or
  oversight by a district librarian.
  Qualifications:
  Education/Certification:
  High school diploma or GED
  Educational Aide Certification (preferred)
  College hours towards Education Certification (preferred)
  Special Knowledge/Skills:
  Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
  Ability to use library and media center resources to conduct research
  Ability to follow district cataloging system
  Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
  Excellent, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  Experience:
  1 year experience working with children
  1 year library experience
  Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  Library Program Support
  1. Implement school library program and create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of student.
  2. Help library patrons use library/media center resources including computers and other equipment.
  3. Make recommendations for acquisitions of materials and equipment as needed.
  Instructional Support
  1. Provide individual and group instruction for students and other library users and help them locate resources and use research techniques.
  2. Reinforce reading instruction as directed by teachers. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.
  3. Schedule and prepare materials and reserve collection for classroom instructional use.
  Accounting and Inventory
  1. Maintain library catalog. Process, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory of library/media center resources. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources.
  2. Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.
  Clerical Support
  1. Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.
  2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
  Student Management
  1. Monitor students and maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.
  Other
  1. Assign work to parent volunteers and student aides and oversee completion.
  Supervisory Responsibilities:
  Monitor the work and issue work assignments to parent volunteers and student aides.
  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment
  Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
  Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders
  Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)
  Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust
  Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress.
  THE JOSHUA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  Joshua ISD is an A-Rated District by the Texas Education Agency serving approximately 5,500 students. "Excellence...For All...From All."

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