Library Educational Support Personnel

Middleborough Public Schools; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleborough Public Schools seeks a Library Educational Support personnel to manage daily library operations and support students with reading and research. The role includes cataloging, circulation, and assisting teachers with classroom materials.

The position emphasizes helping students one-on-one or in small groups, selecting library resources, and contributing to a positive learning environment at Nichols Middle School.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with library/media center routines and procedures preferred.
• High school education and diploma required; post high school education preferred.
• Associate Degree in Education or BA preferred.
• Background in library/media center clerical tasks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage library catalog, circulation, shelving and inventories.
• Assist with classroom materials and activities preparation.
• Support students one-to-one or in small groups as needed.
• Assist in selecting and ordering library materials and resources.
• Maintain an orderly library space conducive to learning.
• Coordinate events like book fairs and reading activities.

Skills

Library operations

Student support

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree / BA preferred

Tools

Library catalog system

Job description

Middleborough Public Schools John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School - Middleborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Library Educational Support Personnel

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Job Description

• Responsible for the overall school library functions including maintaining the library catalog; processing, circulating, and shelving books and various learning materials; stamping, labeling, mending, and cleaning library books and other learning resources; and assisting with regular inventories.
• Assists with preparation of classroom materials and activities.
• Works individually or in small groups of students to reinforce material
• Aids individual children in need of special assistance.
• Provides guidance and assistance to students in the selection of books and in using other library resources.
• Adds library copies into a database utilizing the electronic library system.
• Assists with presenting educational information to students
• Aids students in accessing research materials to support units of study.
• Assists in the selection and ordering of library materials.
• Helps maintain an orderly and functional room environment conducive to learning.
• May assist in coordinating events such as book fairs and planning activities that encourages and motivates students to read.
• May read-aloud and provide book talks to groups of students
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Participates in professional development, when appropriate.
• Establishes good relationships with students, faculty and administration
• Ability to work with students one-to-one and in small groups to provide support, as needed
• Supports and promotes a positive school culture by providing a warm, inviting, and structured environment where students feel safe, welcome, and aware of the expectations.
• Perform circulation tasks such as charging, discharging, reserving, scheduling and delivering on library materials
• Accurately maintains media files and records
• Keeps the library collection orderly and inventories library materials
• Assists with displays and other projects, as applicable
• Assists with distributing overdue notices, letters to students, and lists of overdue books
• Assists with other tasks as requested and implements policies developed by administration

Welcome to John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Middleborough Public Schools is to prepare all students to excel in life.STRUCTURE AND PHILOSOPHY“The overarching purpose of all schooling in our society is to help students become responsible citizens, lifelong learners, and healthy, caring, ethical, and intellectually reflective individuals. The skills, knowledge, and personal competence that students acquire in school should enable them to be successful now and in the future.” (Excerpted from This We Believe, National Middle School Association, Columbus, Ohio.)Nichols Middle School offers an environment that fosters the growth of the individual student and eases the transition from the elementary classroom to the specialized subject program of the high school.Our school is designed to meet the unique educational, personal, physical, social, and emotional needs of adolescents. In addition to developing interpersonal relationships and respect for the values of others, each student has the opportunity for maximum growth in knowledge, confidence, and self‑esteem.We offer a varied program of studies including unified arts and extracurricular activities that foster a student’s curiosity and willingness to learn while developing and strengthening basic skills. We provide an environment that encourages student achievement and challenges all students.The middle school utilizes a team structure that is an effective organizational pattern used by most middle schools throughout the United States. Each student is assigned to an academic team composed of English, reading, mathematics, social studies, and science teachers.The faculty at Nichols Middle School recognizes the vital role parents’ play in the education of their children and encourages frequent and open communication between home and school. We have fall and winter conferences for all parents. In addition, parents benefit from the team structure, as it provides easy access to the team of teachers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Middleborough Public School System does not discriminate in its educational activities or employment practices on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, homelessness, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

Job Requirements

• Familiarity with library/media center routines and procedures, preferred
• High school education and diploma required; post high school education preferred
• Associates Degree in Education or BA preferred
• Background in library/media center clerical tasks, preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Contracted Position Salary Range:
• Step 1 = $21.36
• Step 10 = $30.08
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Timothy McLaughlin , Principal
• 112 Tiger Drive
• Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]