Aide III - Library Job at Wichita Falls ISD in Wichita Falls

Job Title: Library Aide III

Reports to: Principal/Librarian

Department/School: Assigned Campus

Wage Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade/Days: Clerical 3/183 Days

Date Revised: 7/14/2025

Primary Purpose:

Operate the school library/media center. Provide services and resources that enable students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. Serve as the materials facilitator to ensure the library/media center supports instructional programs.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• At least 60 college hours from an accredited university
• College degree from an accredited university preferred
• Valid Texas Educational Aide III Certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance skills
• Ability to file books following district cataloging system
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with students

Experience:

• One-year experience working with children
• One-year clerical experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Library Program Support

• Provide individual instruction and assistance in using library media center resources including computers and audiovisual equipment.
• Shelve incoming books, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
• Request and schedule use of materials from regional education service center or other sources.
• Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials.
• May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.

Accounting and Inventory

• Operate the media center automated circulation system.
• Maintain records of student fines and prepare parent notifications as needed.
• Receive and process books, materials, and equipment; reconcile with packing slips and invoices.
• Repair books, magazines, and materials or process for repair at outside facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance on audiovisual equipment.
• Assist in annual inventory and weeding of media center materials.

Clerical Support

• Maintain physical and computerized files, including card catalog, vertical files, and publisher catalogs.
• Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence using a computer or typewriter.
• Assist the librarian in maintaining administrative records and preparing reports.

Student Management

• Supervise students and assist the librarian and teachers in maintaining student behavior and an orderly environment.
• Perform assigned student monitoring duties.

Other Duties

• Supervise library operation in the absence of the librarian.
• Assist with supervision of parent volunteers and student aides.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Typewriter, personal computer, printer, copier

Working Conditions:

Mental, Physical, and Environmental Factors:

Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress. Climbing, stretching, and frequent lifting of books, boxes, and audiovisual equipment.

The statements above describe the general purpose and responsibilities of this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties or skills required.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or other protected status. The district does not discriminate against applicants who oppose discrimination or participate in related investigations.

The district Title IX Coordinator is Denise Williams, Director of Human Resources, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76301, 940-235-1012.