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Instructional Assistant - Library

@ Bentonville Schools
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Centerton, Arkansas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:performing circulation, maintaining catalog, supervising students
Requirements Summary:Perform library circulation and cataloging with automated software, shelve and repair books, assist students and teachers, supervise students, maintain inventory and A/V equipment, and support library programs.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Accelerated Reader
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Job Description
    Instructional Assistant - Library JobID: 6223
  • Position Type:
      Instructional Assistants/Instructional Assistant - Library

  • Date Posted:
      6/23/2026

  • Location:
      Centerton Gamble Elementary

  • Date Available:
      7/30/26

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    INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT 1 - LIBRARY

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
    Perform all duties necessary for the daily operation of the library, e-library, and maintenance of collections.  Assists the Librarian as needed, and provide general supervision of students at all times in
    the building, specifically during assigned duty times.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
     
    • Perform circulation functions using an automated software program which checks books in and out, keeps records of what each student has checked out, and calculates overdue fines.
    • Maintain software program of all catalog information on every item in the library, including A/V equipment, videos, and periodicals.
    • Shelve books after they are checked in, sorting them into one of three categories.
    • Assist students in finding books, either a specific title they are looking for or a subject they are researching.
    • Assist teacher with locating research materials, links, or specific books, and assist them in obtaining A/V equipment.
    • Maintain inventory, including searching for lost books, repairing damaged books, cataloging new books, maintain audio/visual equipment and general straightening of the shelves and check-out area.
    • Assist in the instruction of students regarding library procedures; sometimes dealing with parents in regard to the same issues.
    • Communicate with teachers effectively, including e-mail regarding students' overdue items, and notifying them when a student's reserved book has come in.
    • Supervise students, enforcing rules of behavior both in the library and in the school building.
    • Assist with the implementation of the Accelerated Reader Program.
    • Track library expenses as necessary.
    • Provide relief to teachers for breaks as scheduled and answer phone calls to the library.
    • Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned
    satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
    required.