LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I bei Essex Westford School District

Essex Westford School District (EWSD) has an opportunity for a Library Media Tech Assistant to join the team at Essex High School. This position assists with the organization and technical aspects of the Essex Community Educational Center Audio Visual Program.The position is posted until filled. Applications received before October 29 will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will supervise students and other library patrons, enforcing established library rules and guidelines to maintain a quiet but dynamic and respectful atmosphere, and initiating disciplinary action as necessary. This position will perform a variety of clerical tasks associated with library information systems which include but are not limited to barcoding books, performing various data entry tasks, and producing reports. 

Pay: $23.68+ Based on Experience

EWSD offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off, medical, and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution. 

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or peace corp experience are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Two years of higher education plus 1-3 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to speak effectively in front of groups of customers.
• Knowledge of computer software used for editing (e.g. Mac editing software, Digital photography, Photoshop, etc.).
• Experience working with presentation software (i.e. PowerPoint). 
• Proficient in Word Processing and spreadsheet skills (e.g., Excel, Google Docs). 
• General knowledge of computer use with digital media.  
• Experience working with high school students is desirable.

For additional information, CLICK HERE for a copy of the full job description.

EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please click HERE for additional background check information.