Library Media Specialist, Saint Joseph Elementary School, Needham, MA

Posted May 11, 2018

Library Media Specialist

Overview:

Saint Joseph Elementary School is seeking a full-time MA certified Library Media Specialist for the 2018-2019 school year. This position provides library media services and lessons to students in grades Pre-K-5 while overseeing the daily management and routines of the school library that is accessed by students through 8th grade and staff as well, with the assistance of 2 library-assigned paraprofessionals (1 FTE).

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• A highly qualified candidate will also hold MA state certification as a school librarian and have completed a teacher preparation program and/or educational degree.

Reports To: principal

Supervises: 2 assistant librarians who comprise the school library staff and volunteers.

Job Goals: To empower students to be enthusiastic readers and to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.

To provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library program is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school, and is an integral component of the learning/instructional program. 

Please send resumes and cover letters to [email protected]