Downingtown Area School District
Library Support Aides
Downingtown Area School District, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States, 19335
Position Type:Support/Library Support Aide
Date Posted:6/24/2024
Location:Downingtown, PA
Date Available:08/26/2024
Closing Date:Until Filled
Position : Library Support Aides (Job ID 5166)Locations : District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail)Pay Rate : $16.06 per hourSchedule : Up to 26.50 hours per week based on building needs, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendarBenefit Eligible : NoEffective Date : ASAP
Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:Beaver Creek ElementaryBradford Heights ElementaryBrandywine Wallace ElementaryEast Ward ElementaryLionville ElementaryPickering Valley ElementaryShamona Creek ElementarySprington Manor ElementaryUwchlan Hills ElementaryWest Bradford ElementaryMarsh Creek Sixth Grade CenterDowningtown Middle SchoolLionville Middle SchoolDowningtown High School EastDowningtown High School West
Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:Communicate openly to build relationships and trustPartner with team members to see the TEAM succeedDemonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growthEmbrace and support a safe and inclusive environmentEagerly and enthusiastically support student learningStrive to be kind and reflectiveFocus on the solution and put people firstLead by example!
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the librarian, processes and prepares library informational materials for availability to patrons and serves and assists students, faculty, and staff in the use of the educational and recreational resources of the library media program.
Qualifications:
To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.
High school diploma plus one-year experience in similar position.Computer literacy and knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Good clerical and computer skills.Ability to work independently and have good organizational skills.Ability to operate standard office machines.Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research.Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employmentMust successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements
Click here for more information about required clearances
Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
Duties & Responsibilities:
(Abbreviated - Please review the attached job description for more details on these specific opportunities)
Prepares library materials, maintains inventory and distribution of AV equipment, maintains records of lost, damaged, and paid books, and repairs damaged books, magazines, and equipmentPerforms circulation tasks such as inter-library loans, distributes lists of student and staff obligations, checks in books, reserves, and overdue notices using current software systemsProcesses new library materials (stamped, bar coded, inventoried, covered, spine labels attached, etc.)Checks in and maintains periodicals and newspapers, displaying current issues and shelving back issues. Inquires and resolves problems regarding missing issuesShelves books, straightens, and reads shelves periodically, shifts material on shelves as necessaryTypes library documents, correspondence, and other word processing duties as assignedAnswers telephone requestsAssists patrons in use of library media resources: reference materials, internet, and computerized card catalogAssists in maintaining the automated catalog system, including cataloged internet websitesAdds, deletes, and corrects patron data in the automated circulation system and coordinates the integration of patron photo ID into the systemAssists with teacher instructional needs; searches, collects, and provides relevant materials for designated requested topicsAssists librarian in set-up for classes and/or special programsMaintains library office filing systemGenerates circulation statistics as neededAssists in inventory and collection of data for annual report using current software systems and portable scannerChecks in supplies; tracks ordersMaintains patrol recordsMaintains Titlewave list of materials for future purchaseAssists in managing parent and student volunteersSets up, manages, and closes-out Book Fair, including securing and training volunteers, maintaining financial records, handling reorders, and distributing booksAssists with large library promotions (Birthday Book Club, book sales, Dr. Seuss celebrations, plays)Updates Acceptable Use Policy lists and file policiesSecures, trains, and supervises parent and student volunteersKeeps all books shelved and in Dewey decimal order
Summary of Benefits:
Employee Assistance and Advocacy ProgramTuition ReimbursementState Pension System (PSERS)Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service...and much more!
EOE
Attachment(s):
2024-2025 DASD District Calendar.pdfLibrary Support_Elem - F15.pdfLibrary Support_HS - F15.pdfLibrary Support_MS - F15.pdfTeamsterContract_7-1-2022 through 6-30-2027.pdf
Date Posted:6/24/2024
Location:Downingtown, PA
Date Available:08/26/2024
Closing Date:Until Filled
Position : Library Support Aides (Job ID 5166)Locations : District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail)Pay Rate : $16.06 per hourSchedule : Up to 26.50 hours per week based on building needs, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendarBenefit Eligible : NoEffective Date : ASAP
Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:Beaver Creek ElementaryBradford Heights ElementaryBrandywine Wallace ElementaryEast Ward ElementaryLionville ElementaryPickering Valley ElementaryShamona Creek ElementarySprington Manor ElementaryUwchlan Hills ElementaryWest Bradford ElementaryMarsh Creek Sixth Grade CenterDowningtown Middle SchoolLionville Middle SchoolDowningtown High School EastDowningtown High School West
Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:Communicate openly to build relationships and trustPartner with team members to see the TEAM succeedDemonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growthEmbrace and support a safe and inclusive environmentEagerly and enthusiastically support student learningStrive to be kind and reflectiveFocus on the solution and put people firstLead by example!
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the librarian, processes and prepares library informational materials for availability to patrons and serves and assists students, faculty, and staff in the use of the educational and recreational resources of the library media program.
Qualifications:
To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.
High school diploma plus one-year experience in similar position.Computer literacy and knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Good clerical and computer skills.Ability to work independently and have good organizational skills.Ability to operate standard office machines.Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research.Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employmentMust successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements
Click here for more information about required clearances
Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
Duties & Responsibilities:
(Abbreviated - Please review the attached job description for more details on these specific opportunities)
Prepares library materials, maintains inventory and distribution of AV equipment, maintains records of lost, damaged, and paid books, and repairs damaged books, magazines, and equipmentPerforms circulation tasks such as inter-library loans, distributes lists of student and staff obligations, checks in books, reserves, and overdue notices using current software systemsProcesses new library materials (stamped, bar coded, inventoried, covered, spine labels attached, etc.)Checks in and maintains periodicals and newspapers, displaying current issues and shelving back issues. Inquires and resolves problems regarding missing issuesShelves books, straightens, and reads shelves periodically, shifts material on shelves as necessaryTypes library documents, correspondence, and other word processing duties as assignedAnswers telephone requestsAssists patrons in use of library media resources: reference materials, internet, and computerized card catalogAssists in maintaining the automated catalog system, including cataloged internet websitesAdds, deletes, and corrects patron data in the automated circulation system and coordinates the integration of patron photo ID into the systemAssists with teacher instructional needs; searches, collects, and provides relevant materials for designated requested topicsAssists librarian in set-up for classes and/or special programsMaintains library office filing systemGenerates circulation statistics as neededAssists in inventory and collection of data for annual report using current software systems and portable scannerChecks in supplies; tracks ordersMaintains patrol recordsMaintains Titlewave list of materials for future purchaseAssists in managing parent and student volunteersSets up, manages, and closes-out Book Fair, including securing and training volunteers, maintaining financial records, handling reorders, and distributing booksAssists with large library promotions (Birthday Book Club, book sales, Dr. Seuss celebrations, plays)Updates Acceptable Use Policy lists and file policiesSecures, trains, and supervises parent and student volunteersKeeps all books shelved and in Dewey decimal order
Summary of Benefits:
Employee Assistance and Advocacy ProgramTuition ReimbursementState Pension System (PSERS)Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service...and much more!
EOE
Attachment(s):
2024-2025 DASD District Calendar.pdfLibrary Support_Elem - F15.pdfLibrary Support_HS - F15.pdfLibrary Support_MS - F15.pdfTeamsterContract_7-1-2022 through 6-30-2027.pdf