Teacher Aide - Library Assistant

Job Description:

Teacher Aide - Library Assistant

Description

Vacancy Title: Teacher Aide - Library Assistant

Job Location: 3815 Magnolia Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Why you’ll love this position:

This position assists the school librarian in providing an enriched library environment for students at Missouri School for the Blind (MSB).

• Work with library materials such as large print and Braille books; newspapers and magazines; cassette and digital audio books; DVDs and videotapes; multimedia kits; Braille devices; Hotspots; CCTV; and other assistive technology devices .
• Assist with processing and cataloging all materials in the Library so that they may be circulated and tracked.
• Use library cataloging software on the computer to catalog all library materials and to add records to the library’s online catalog.
• Assist with copying, collating, typing, filing, and organizing library materials.
• Use a word processor to create book lists, overdue lists, etc.
• Repair and cleans library materials or helps arrange repair by third parties.
• Take on special projects, such as shifting, relocating, and weeding various library collections.
• Assist students and staff in locating information and checking out library materials and assistive technology devices.
• Print 3-D items as requested by the Outreach department.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED certificate required
• 60 college hours preferred.

Computer Skills: Keyboard skills equivalent to 30 wpm with a maximum of two errors required.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email [email protected]. To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

STATE TAX REQUIREMENT

State law now requires all employees to pay their state taxes in a timely manner as a condition of employment. Each year the Department of Revenue will determine if any state employees are delinquent in paying their state taxes for the prior tax year. Employees who are delinquent will be notified and given sufficient time to resolve their state tax liability. Employees who fail to meet this requirement will be terminated. (Authority: Section 105.262, RSMo.)



Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: [email protected]

Salary:

$39,024 per Year