What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide, Learning Resource Center (LRC) position at Lamar CISD?
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
POSTING DATE:
06/09/2026
CLOSING DATE:
06/23/2026 11:59 PM
POSTING NUMBER:
00007875
LOCATION:
Morgan Elementary
POSITION TITLE:
Aide, Learning Resource Center (LRC)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary Purpose: Assist librarian in the administration of the campus library. Perform routine clerical duties under direct supervision.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide individual instruction and assistance to individual students or small groups in using library media center resources including computers and other equipment.
- Check books in and out. Collect and record fines.
- Maintain library catalog.
- Ready materials for classroom or reserve collection use as requested by teachers.
- Receive and process new books, materials, and equipment and reconcile with packing slips and invoices.
- Distribute audiovisual equipment and materials to teachers when requested.
- Shelve returned books, materials, and equipment.
- Prepare current magazines for shelving and maintain the back number stacks.
- Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed.
- Assist in the annual inventory of library materials and preparation of the list of missing books and books to be discarded.
- Prepare reports, bibliographies, forms, library schedules, purchase orders, requisitions and routine correspondence.
- Monitor attendance in the library and keep attendance records.
- Maintain current inventory of supplies and suggest items for acquisition as needed.
- Prepare bulletin boards and displays and assist the librarian in preparing instructional materials.
- Oversee the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays.
- Laminate items for campus as requested.
- Take student ID pictures.
- Sort mail.
- Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.
- Assist in directing the work of parent volunteers and student aides.
- Attendance at work is an essential function.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Monitor and supervise students
EXPERIENCE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Title 1 Funded Campus: 48 semester hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university OR meets NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals
- Non-Title 1 Funded Campus: 15 semester hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university OR two years of full-time work-related experience with students in an instructional or child care facility
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Proficient data entry and file maintenance skills
- Working knowledge of library and research skills, catalog systems and audiovisual equipment
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OTHER INFORMATION:
Equipment Used: Uses computer, copier, laminator and audiovisual equipment. Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds), use of fingers, walking (5-6 hours per day), standing, climbing (intermittent), specific visual requirements (using computer), specific hearing requirements (phone conversations).
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:
APPLY TO:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
GROUP / GRADE:
Wage/Hour Status: Hourly; Reports To: Principal or Designee; Date Revised: October 2018
SALARY:
Pay Grade: 1
DAYS:
187
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Sick Leave