Local Library Jobs in Philadelphia, PA (NOW HIRING)

Position:   Library Support Aides
Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail)
Pay Rate: $16.88 per hour
Schedule: Up to 35.00 hours per week based on building needs, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar
Benefit Eligible: Yes - dependent upon number of hours per week in position
Effective Date: ASAP

Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:

• Beaver Creek Elementary
• Bradford Heights Elementary
• Brandywine Wallace Elementary
• East Ward Elementary
• Lionville Elementary
• Pickering Valley Elementary
• Shamona Creek Elementary
• Springton Manor Elementary
• Uwchlan Hills Elementary
• West Bradford Elementary
• Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
• Downingtown Middle School
• Lionville Middle School
• Downingtown High School East
• Downingtown 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 trust
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead 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 employment
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements
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• 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 equipment
• Performs circulation tasks such as inter-library loans, distributes lists of student and staff obligations, checks in books, reserves, and overdue notices using current software systems
• Processes 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 issues
• Shelves books, straightens, and reads shelves periodically, shifts material on shelves as necessary
• Types library documents, correspondence, and other word processing duties as assigned
• Answers telephone requests
• Assists patrons in use of library media resources: reference materials, internet, and computerized card catalog
• Assists in maintaining the automated catalog system, including cataloged internet websites
• Adds, deletes, and corrects patron data in the automated circulation system and coordinates the integration of patron photo ID into the system
• Assists with teacher instructional needs; searches, collects, and provides relevant materials for designated requested topics
• Assists librarian in set-up for classes and/or special programs
• Maintains library office filing system
• Generates circulation statistics as needed
• Assists in inventory and collection of data for annual report using current software systems and portable scanner
• Checks in supplies; tracks orders
• Maintains patrol records
• Maintains Titlewave list of materials for future purchase
• Assists in managing parent and student volunteers
• Sets up, manages, and closes-out Book Fair, including securing and training volunteers, maintaining financial records, handling reorders, and distributing books
• Assists with large library promotions (Birthday Book Club, book sales, Dr. Seuss celebrations, plays)
• Updates Acceptable Use Policy lists and file policies
• Secures, trains, and supervises parent and student volunteers
• Keeps all books shelved and in Dewey decimal order

Summary of Benefits: 

• Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• State Pension System (PSERS)
• Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service
• ...and much more!

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