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Connors Elementary School JobID:

3971

Position Type:

Educational Technicians/ Ed Tech III Date Posted:

10/23/2026

Location:

Connors Elementary School (High-Needs School) Job Title Library Assistant Department Library Media Services Reports To Building Principal and Librarian Approved By Jake Langlais, Superintendent Date Effective October 2, 2026 Status Full-time, hourly Pay Range $20.07

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50 per hour Position Summary The Library Assistant handles the day-to-day operation of the school's library media center. The Library Assistant helps students and teachers find and use library materials, circulates and maintains the collection, shares literature with students, and presents prepared library lessons.

Essential Requirement:

Availability The employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule. This is an essential function of the position, not a preference. Classes are scheduled into the library throughout the week, and students and staff depend on it being open and staffed. Regular, predictable attendance on every scheduled school day is therefore required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Circulation and collection Check out and check in books and materials for students and staff. Manage the patron database. Reshelve all materials in correct alphabetical and Dewey Decimal order. Send and follow up on overdue notices to students and staff. Process new books and materials promptly, and let students and staff know about new materials. Make minor book repairs. Student and staff support Help students and staff locate library media materials. Read and share literature with students at all grade levels. Present prepared library lessons from the library curriculum. Library environment Keep the library media center clean, organized, and inviting. Supervisory Responsibilities Trains and supervises parent volunteers, and helps teachers supervise students in the library. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the 5-day-per-week availability requirement. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or experience Three years of postsecondary education, or 90 credit hours of approved study in a related area Maine DOE Educational Technician III certification Previous work in child care preferred Completed criminal history record check (fingerprinting), as required by Maine law Available and able to work 5 days per week per the Lewiston Public Schools schedule Language skills Read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence. Present information effectively one-on-one and in small groups to students, staff, and volunteers. Read aloud to students clearly and expressively. Mathematical skills Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning ability Apply common sense to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions. Handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations. Other skills and abilities Enjoy working with students and staff. Use a computer and the library's circulation system. Build effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies. Compensation and Benefits Hourly pay ranges from $20.07 to 26.50. Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package: Health insurance, with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer Dental, vision, and life insurance Short

• and long-term disability insurance Flexible spending and dependent care accounts Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), plus 403(b) and 457 plans 12 paid sick days per year Tuition reimbursement and more Physical Requirements and Work Environment The physical demands below are essential functions of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them. Regularly sit, talk, and hear. Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach while shelving materials and helping students. Occasionally climb a step stool or balance, and crouch or crawl to reach low shelves. Occasionally lift and move up to [50] pounds, such as boxes of books. Push loaded book carts and move or rearrange library furniture. Use close, distance, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students in the library. ADA Statement The information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity Lewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act. This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Federal Nondiscrimination Notice Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 10/27/2026 10:11:02 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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