Substitute Library/Study Hall Associate

Substitute Library/Study Hall Associate JobID: 804

• Position Type:

Substitute/ Substitute Associate

• Date Posted:

10/16/2026

• Location:

Boone Middle School

The Boone Community School District has made a significant effort to live our mottoExpect the Best...Achieve Success.

Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro Area. Our staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All, Give a Fresh Start Each Day, Partner with Families, Develop Positive Character, and Ensure Learning. We have earned a reputation for being an innovative and progressive school district that includes $43+million in building projects completed in the fall of 2024. This includes a Pre-K-1st grade early childhood learning center and a multipurpose education center.

The City of Boone is a great place to live, grow and play. Boone is voted #1 Affordable Small Town... Where You'd Actually Want to Live by Realtor.com.

Title: Library Media Associate - Substitute

Reports To: Building Principal & District Librarian

Work Period: November 3, 2026 - December 22, 2026

Pay Period: Direct Deposit on the last business day of the month

Hours:7:45 - 3:00

SUMMARY:

Assist Librarian with the daily operations of the building library. Supervise students in the library. Support students in academic needs through use of library resources..

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• No experience required; experience preferred in: Working with children.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Oral and written communication skills and English language skills.

• Interpersonal relations skills.

• Computer, keyboarding and word processing skills.

• Customer service and public relations skills.

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

• Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies

• Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and online resources.

• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.

Job Tasks Descriptions

• Secondary media associates schedule the use of the library by all classes including weekly use to check out materials.

• Assist teacher librarian in preparing and facilitating lessons and makerspace projects.

• Check in all material returned and return all materials to their proper place in a timely manner.

• Check in all material returned and return all materials to their proper place in a timely manner.

• Assist students with selecting and using library materials for both academic and leisure purposes, including assisting students doing research projects to locate physical and/or digital materials.

• Send overdue notices and follow through until the materials are returned, replaced, or paid for.

• Make lists and compile materials for teachers to use in their classrooms for particular units of study, as needed.

• Repair damaged material and finish the processing of new books as assigned.

• Maintain a current inventory of books, materials, machines and equipment with a full inventory conducted annually.

• Maintain an atmosphere of learning in the libraries.

1. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand..

X

.

Walk..

X

.

Sit..

X

.

Use hands to finger, handle or feel...

X

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms...

X

Climb or balance.

X

..

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

X

..

Talk...

X

Hear...

X

Taste

X

...

Smell

X

...

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds.

X

..

Up to 25 pounds.

X

..

Up to 50 pounds.

X

..

Up to 100 pounds

X

...

More than 100 pounds

X

...

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Compare...

X

Analyze...

X

Communicate...

X

Copy..

X

.

Coordinate

X

...

Instruct..

X

.

Compute

X

...

Synthesize

X

...

Evaluate..

X

.

Use Interpersonal Skills...

X

Compile..

X

.

Negotiate.

X

..

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

X

...

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

...

Work in high, precarious places

X

...

Fumes or airborne particles

X

...

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

...

Outdoor weather conditions..

X

.

Extreme cold (non-weather)

X

...

Extreme heat (non-weather)

X

...

Risk of electrical shock

X

...

Work with explosives

X

...

Risk of radiation

X

...

Vibration

X

...

VISION DEMANDS

REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

No special vision requirements.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Peripheral vision

X

Depth perception.

Ability to adjust focus

X

NOISE LEVEL

Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job

Very quiet.

Quiet.

Moderate

X

Loud

X

Very loud.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, [email protected], at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 433-0750.