Library Media Specialist

School Librarian (Library Media Specialist) Goal: To foster academic excellence by providing services and instruction that support the curriculum and empower students to become effective lifelong learners and ethical users of information.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with faculty to design learning opportunities that integrate library and technology resources.

• Maintain a library collection that reflects community diversity and affirms varied student identities.

• Teach information literacy, research skills, and critical thinking.

• Manage library automation systems, circulation, and digital databases.

• Promote reading for pleasure and support school-wide reading incentive programs.

• Participate in professional growth opportunities

• Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary

• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct

• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness with all students

• Requirements:

• Licensure: Massachusetts DESE Certification in Library (All Levels).

• Education: Master's Degree in Library Science preferred.

• Skills: Proficiency in digital library systems, technology integration, and social-emotional learning (SEL) practices.