Education Support Professional- Library

Education Support Professional - Library

Weymouth Public Schools, Weymouth High School – Weymouth, Massachusetts

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Job : 5545168

Final date to receive applications: Mar 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 2, 2026

Education Support Professional - Library

Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community dedicated to "Educational Excellence for Every Weymouth Student." Our vision is centered on empowering each individual to reach their full potential in a diverse, equitable, and supportive environment.

We educate over 5,600 students in 11 school buildings, including Weymouth Early Childhood Center, eight elementary schools (grades K-5), Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8), and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12). At each of our schools, we are committed to fostering curiosity, celebrating diversity, and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives.

Responsible to: The Library Education Support Professional is directly responsible to the Building Principal and/or Associate Principal and/or Assistant Principal and/or Dean.

Qualifications:

• Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
• Have at least two years of post‑secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or
• Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts‑endorsed Assessments:
  Parapro or Work Keys
• Competent with computers, physical and digital filing and typing and Google Suite
• Professionalism, discretion and ability to work with minimal supervision

General Duties: The Library Education Support Professional supports and carries out responsibilities determined by the Building Administrator to meet the needs of the school. The Library Education Support Professional is directly involved with management and upkeep of the school library. The Library ESP may assist staff and students with catalog and subscription databases and supervise students during classroom library visits. The Library ESP may also support the library/media specialist.

The Library ESP understands boundaries and diplomacy with colleagues, families and community members and communicates information for or from parents/guardians to the Building Administrator(s).

Specific Duties:

• Schedule class visits and maintain student attendance.
• Assist in any book fairs held at the school and assist in preparation of bulletin boards
• Check materials in and out of library
• Review collection, process discarded materials, repair/reshelve books and library resources
• Process periodicals, maintain library collections and supplies
• Follow procedures to maintain accurate records in collection of overdue materials
• Train library volunteers and maintain a schedule for and delegate tasks to volunteers
• Any other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator(s)

Other

Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Ability to be self‑motivated and work with minimal supervision
• Collaboration, organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate computers, use Google Suite, and other required programs
• Ability to exercise patience, tact and good judgment
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to succeed in complex and changing environment
• Model appropriate tasks, skills and behaviors for students
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. At times may need to use physical guidance to assist students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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