Library Media Assistant - Long Term Sub

Acton-Boxborough Regional School District; West Acton (MA); On-site; USD 36,244 - 41,631; Part time

Job summary

Acton-Boxborough Regional School District seeks a Library Media Assistant for a long-term substitute at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. The position runs Aug 26, 2026 to end of October 2026, with date available 08/26/2026 and salary Grade 16 $26.31 - $30.22.

Under the supervision of the Library Media Specialist, you will assist teachers and students, manage library space, maintain the database, and support digital resources using Google Suite and other applications.

Qualifications

• College degree; experience with adolescents preferred; strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and Google Suite; customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in selecting and accessing library materials.
• Help students locate materials and conduct research.
• Support technology use and Google Suite, databases, and internet resources.
• Manage library database and circulate/overdue notices; prepare reports.
• Shelve materials and assist with inventory; maintain a welcoming library space.
• Promote safe, respectful use of library facilities by students.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Google Suite

Computer proficiency

Education

College degree

Education or library science experience

Job description

Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

Library Media Assistant - Long Term Sub JobID: 6126

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Library Media Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location: Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
• Date Available: 08/26/2026

Long Term Sub: Aug 26, 2026 - end of October 2026

Salary: Grade 16 $26.31 - $30.22

Works collaboratively as a teamplayer with staff and carries out tasks under the direction of the Library Media Specialist to provide teacher and student instructional support and manage the library space.

Teacher and student instructional support

• Assists teachers in selecting and accessing library materials and information resources.
• Assists students in locating materials and researching reference questions.
• Assist students and staff in using technology equipment and resources to locate and retrieve information.
• Assist students and staff with various computer applications, including the Google Suite, printing, databases, import and export functions, digital, audio, video and sound files, internet searches, and other applications as needed.
• Directs students in accessing and using library materials.
• Responds to teacher requests for information or materials.
• Troubleshoot students' difficulties with software or technology equipment as they occur.
• Supports special programs that encourage reading and stimulate interest in libraries, literacy, and literature.
• Stays informed and knowledgeable about current trends in young adult literature.
• Stays informed and knowledgeable about online research websites and databases.Assists Library Media Specialist with selection, purchase, maintenance, and weeding of library materials.
• Assist Library Media Specialist in the development of instructional materials in a variety of formats.
• Respects issues of intellectual freedom.
• Respects issues that require confidentiality.

Library management

• Works collaboratively with teachers, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Functions well under stress, exercises good judgment.
• Understands standard library procedure.
• Shelves and organizes library materials.
• Maintains and updates the library database.
• Uses computers to manage various aspects of library operation.
• Creates and distributes over-due notices.
• Prepares reports.
• Assists with yearly inventory.
• Attends meetings as required during scheduled work hours.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using the Library/Media Center facilities and services according to library rules and the Student Handbook.
• Monitors student use of computers and the Internet according to the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District Acceptable Use Policy.
• Promotes the school and the library as safe spaces where all students can be successful.

Qualifications

College degree. Courses or experience in education or library science preferred; experience with adolescents; comfort working proactively and directly with students; customer service oriented; strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; proficiency with computers and software applications, particularly the Google Suite.

Application Procedure

We believe that our students deserve to learn from educators who reflect their backgrounds and life experiences, and we want our staff to reflect the wide range of student identities we seek to serve. To this end, our District is committed to increasing the diversity of our certified educators and leaders. We believe that by building a more representative workforce, our students will have better outcomes and be more prepared for an increasingly diverse world. We encourage the following to apply: candidates of color, individuals with diverse life experiences and non-traditional backgrounds, and allies in our diversity, equity, and inclusion work.