Library Media Specialist

Library Media Specialist Fitchburg School District Longsjo Middle School - Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5820347 Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026 Job Description Library Media Specialist The Library Media Specialist position is responsible for ensuring students and staff are effective users of ideas and information technology. Qualifications Associate Degree from an accredited college or university; or Bachelor's Degree preferred; Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to problem‐solve effectively; Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders; Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social‑emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student; Knowledge of DESE Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards; Knowledge of library management systems. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Library Tech – Paraprofessional responsibilities include: Assist students with accessing web‑based reading and math interventions; Catalog materials to facilitate the effective retrieval of information; Assist staff with accessing student progress data on web‑based interventions; Monitors student behavior as outlined in the Acceptable Use Policies (AUP); Provide guidance, communicate high expectations, and show an active interest in student progress; Facilitate critical thinking, problem‑solving, and creativity Reports to Principal/Assistant Principal Evaluated by Principal/Assistant Principal Terms of Employment / Salary / Work Year As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA). Position Type Full‑Time Salary $21.75 to $26.04 Per Hour Job Categories Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Matt Steinberg, Principal Longsjo Middle School Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Benefits Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment. Notice of Non‑Discrimination The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law. Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420,View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr