Library​/Technology Paraeducator; Amethyst Brook Elementary School

Library / Technology Para educator (Amethyst Brook Elementary School)

Amherst Pelham Regional School District Central Office - Amherst, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5779142

Final date to receive applications: Jul 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Amethyst Brook Elementary School is seeking internal applicants for the Library/Technology Para educator position. Someone who is outgoing and self directed and enjoys working with elementary school students, faculty, and staff. Someone enthusiastic about supporting the academic and research needs of diverse learners in a public facing role. This is a full time, 10 month paraprofessional position. The majority of the time will be spent meeting the needs of the library with about 10%-20% of the week needed to support the technical needs of the community.

• Commitment towards inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally, and academically
• Experience with and dedication to creating an environment that is welcoming to a racially, ethnically, linguistically, culturally, gender, and neuro diverse school/community
• Strong, positive interpersonal skills and ability to build respectful and tactful relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and community members
• Effective ability to organize time, prioritize tasks, and work independently despite frequent interruptions, and to exercise discretion on confidential matters
• Strong ability to work as a member of a professional learning community
• Experience using library management systems, Microsoft and Google software (Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides) especially Google Sites
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities and duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide a warm and welcoming environment as a first point of contact to all patrons
• Assist the librarian in the maintenance and development of the print and digital collection and in the processing and cataloging of all library materials (books, magazines, audio books, ebooks and digital devices)
• Maintain circulation and patron records, including monitoring the borrowing of materials and charging, renewing, and discharging library books and materials
• Checks returned books for damage and make minor repairs to books and materials as needed
• Assist in the training, supervision, and evaluation of student workers and volunteers
• Provide technical assistance to patrons on library computers
• Provide technical assistance to staff and students to support needs related to chrome books, doc cameras, laptops, and general software.
• Develop themed displays and bulletin boards throughout the year
• Assist in daily operational tasks, including opening and closing the library and following direction from the IT staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the Librarian and IT staff.

Once hired, we will support the successful candidate to develop a proficiency with the tools used by the Library and IT staff.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.45 to $30.54 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher >
Technology/Industrial Arts

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Damany Gordon
• 170 Chestnut Street
• Human Resources
• Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
• Phone:
• Email: gordond