Education Technician Library Park Avenue Elementary

Auburnschl; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Avenue Elementary School is seeking an Education Technician III to supervise the library, lead story times, and support students and teachers with information literacy. The role includes collection development, budget management, and ensuring equitable access to library resources.

The candidate will collaborate with the K-8 library team and be adept with library technology, ensuring a high-quality library program aligned with curriculum goals.

Qualifications

• Education Technician III Certification or equivalent.
• Ability to work with students and staff in a library setting.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the library and student workers.
• Conducts book selection, story times, and library lessons.
• Collaborates with teachers to integrate information literacy into curricula.
• Provides access to resources in multiple formats and maintains circulation duties.
• Manages collection development and library budget.
• Maintains a safe, organized library and supports classroom needs.

Education

Education Technician III Certification

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Education Technician Library Park Avenue Elementary

Job Details

Job ID: 5908369

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: Education Technician III Certification, working knowledge of libraries, Familiarity with children’s and/or young adult literature, ability to work with students, proficient written and oral communication skills, ability to work with library computers/technology, ability to work both independently and as a team member.

SUPERVISES: Student workers and volunteers

JOB GOAL: Maintains a high quality library program and services that are centered on student and staff needs and the instructional goals of the school.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises the library. Monitors and maintains appropriate student behavior at all times.
• Meets with classes for book selection, story times. Provides instruction and develops library lessons based on library curriculum focusing on using the library, literature appreciation, information literacy skills (research) and digital citizenship in consultation with the K-8 library team leader.
• Collaborate with teachers and the K-8 library team leader to integrate information literacy and research skills into classroom curriculum.
• Provides equitable access to ideas and information in a variety of formats.
• Circulation responsibilities including check-in, check-out, shelving, inventory control, interlibrary loans, holds, billing, reports, and overdues.
• Collection development responsibilities including selecting, ordering and weeding library materials in consultation with the K-8 library team leader.
• Provides specific collections of resources to enhance classroom curriculum for students and teachers to use in the library and/or in the classroom.
• Technical services responsibilities including processing new/donated library materials, data entry, book repair etc.
• Manages the library budget for books and library supplies.
• Assists students and teachers in locating library materials and with various information needs.
• Creates displays, bulletin boards, specialized bibliographies and other library promotional materials.
• Maintains the library to keep it clean, pleasant and well-organized.
• Maintains contact with administration and teachers to evaluate library programming and materials.
• Maintains confidentiality concerning students and staff.
• Utilizes appropriate technology to enhance the library collection and its services.
• Keeps abreast of current literature and makes purchasing decisions by reading review journals and other selection resources. Refers to the school department policy for selection of educational materials when making purchasing decisions as needed.
• Knowledgeable about school department policies regarding libraries and library services (selection of educational materials policy, citizens challenge of educational materials policy etc.)
• Networks with other professionals through participation in local conferences as well as state and national conferences.
• Participates in other continuing education opportunities.
• Practices safe working conditions, assists in keeping work areas/equipment safe and promptly notifies the building principal of unsafe conditions.
• Meets regularly with the K-8 library team leader for planning, direction and support.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal or K-8 library team leader.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $19 to $25 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Welcome to Park Avenue Elementary School

VisionThe vision of Park Avenue Elementary School is for students to become critical thinkers, with the knowledge andskills to become responsible citizens. They will be empowered to be life-long learners in our richly diverse society.Mission The mission of Park Avenue Elementary School is to provide a quality educational program for all students in a challenging and secure environment. We, as professional and caring educators, in a partnership with our families and community, will provide a relevant, integrated curriculum that addresses the needs of the whole child.BeliefsWe believe that …Every child is capable of learning. Education is the shared responsibility of home, school, and community. All members of our school community will act ethically and with integrity. Everyone will be treated with courtesy and respect, accepting differences and celebrating uniqueness. The Core Values of Respect, Compassion, Fairness, Responsibility, Courage, and Honesty are the foundation for life-long learning and responsible citizenship.

Job Requirements

• Department of Education Valid Certification
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stephanie Marris , Principal
• 161 Park Avenue
• Auburn, Maine 04210
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]