Denison Independent School District is hiring: Library Resource Manager in Denis

Position Type:
Instructional Aide/Library Resource Manager

Date Posted:
7/28/2025

Location:
Scott Middle School

Date Available:
09/22/2025
Employee Job Description

JOB TITLE: Library Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal and District Library Coordinator and/or Librarian

DEPT./SCHOOL: Campus Library

DATE REVISED: July 2022

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide assistance in all areas of library operations in order to facilitate the highest possible functioning of the library including a vast amount of library technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certificates:

• High School Diploma

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• The ability to manage and maintain library budgets.
• The ability to maintain a library website.
• Possess strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintain circulation of library materials.
• Shelve library materials.
• Run and distribute reports/overdues for students and teachers.
• Record statistics for library usage.
• Assist students with computer usage.
• Assist students/teachers with their materials search.
• Complete inventory and inventory records.
• Library publicity and special activities.
• Monitor student aides.
• Contribute to the positive image of the library.
• Operate a variety of computer software programs.
• Periodical weeding of the collection.
• Prepare books and periodicals for circulation.
• Purchase materials for the library collection with approval from the district library coordinator
• Teach library strategies to students.
• Read widely in the area of children's and/or young adult literature.
• Ensure that library program goals are aligned with school and district improvement plans.
• Create and maintain a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, flexible, and conducive to student learning.
• Collect data that is used to inform continuous program improvement.
• Organize the collection for maximum and effective use.
• Develop and maintain a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, the teaching styles and instructional strategies used in the school community that is in accordance with district policy.
• Join with teachers and others to plan and implement meaningful experiences that will promote a love of reading for pleasure and information.
• Create an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning, resources-based instruction, and collaboration with other teachers on campus.
• Communicate effectively with all staff members.
• Attend professional development to stay abreast of developments in library services and technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.