High School Library​/Media Assistant

High School Library/Media Assistant

School Administrative Unit 70, Hanover High School – Hanover, New Hampshire

Job : 5727136

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Hanover High School is looking for a full‑time Library/Media Assistant to work in our library assisting faculty and staff with circulation, audiovisual, and computer services. This position also provides student supervision and assists with processing books and material loans. The ideal candidate will provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning library environment in which staff and students can take full advantage of available resources.

The position begins 8/20/2026 and remains open until filled.

This position is governed by the HSS/NEA‑NH Union Agreement.

This is a school year position with an hourly range of $19.91 to $26.12 depending on education and experience.

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.

• Work with students within the classroom environment or other settings to assist in completion of lessons and implement goals and objectives.
• Provide individual and/or small group instructional support as directed by professional staff.
• Assist substitutes with teacher's sub plans, class lists, attendance, and photocopying.
• Assist with clerical duties as assigned.
• Provide support in the department resource center.
• Monitor department equipment and supplies.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, as requested.
• Assist teacher(s) in maintaining appropriate classroom behavior or monitoring specific behavior management plans.
• Accompany students on field trips or to job sites.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and break periods.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Participate in in‑service programs, as assigned.
• Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Recognize that student progress and records are confidential and must be discussed only with appropriate school personnel.
• Recognize that all communication with parents and other third parties regarding students shall not be the responsibility of the assistant and shall be conducted only by the professional staff.
• Perform other duties and accept responsibilities as assigned.
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policies and building/department rules, procedures, practices, and objectives.

Evaluation will be completed by the Building Administrator or designee and based on professional performance and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position.

At‑will; non exempt

Education and Experience: Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and development
• Knowledge of specific subject area content as required in the job assignment
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staff

NH Para‑educator certification preferred.

Primary

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 10 lbs:
  Frequently required
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
  Occasionally required
• Lift 25 to 50 lbs:
  Rarely required
• Lift over 50 lbs:
  Not required
• Carry up to 10 lbs:
  Frequently required
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
  Occasionally required
• Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
  Rarely required
• Carry over 50 lbs:
  Not required
• Reach above shoulder height:
  Occasionally required
• Reach at shoulder height:
  Frequently required
• Reach below shoulder height:
  Occasionally required
• Push/Pull:
  Occasionally required

• Keyboarding:
  Frequently required
• Gross Manipulation:
  Frequently required
• Fine Manipulation:
  Frequently required

• Twisting:
  Occasionally required
• Bending:
  Occasionally required
• Crawling:
  Not required
• Squatting:
  Rarely required
• Kneeling:
  Rarely required
• Crouching:
  Occasionally…