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.