Wellesley Public Schools seeks a full time PreK-12 Director of Libraries and Innovation

The PreK-12 Director of Libraries & Innovation has core responsibility for the supervision and evaluation of the District’s libraries, librarians, and library assistants. Additionally, the Director will play a leading role in the District’s innovation efforts and its implementation of the WPS Profile of a Graduate. 

Work Year: 204 days 

Performance Responsibilities: With guidance from the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning, the PreK-12 Director of Libraries & Innovation will: 

Libraries: 

• lead, supervise and evaluate librarians and library support staff. 
• ensure school library program goals and objectives are aligned with the District’s Strategic Plan and with District Priorities (e.g. diversity, equity and inclusion, Profile of a Graduate).
• prepare and manage the K-12 library budget including work with vendors; negotiate annual subscriptions for resources (e.g. the library catalog, NoodleTools, periodicals, online databases, ebooks).
• establish processes and procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, resource sharing, etc. that assure appropriate resources are available when needed. 
• promote the library program within and beyond the schools/district.
• manage the library department’s online presence.
• collaborate effectively with administrators, department heads, teachers, technology departments, and other stakeholders on developing instructional plans integrated with the library that meet the needs of all students.
• keep current with research, technology and innovations related to library services; educate Wellesley administrators and staff on these future directions.
• maintain regular communication with other key Wellesley groups that have ties with the library (e.g. staff from the Wellesley Free Library, the Wellesley Education Foundation's STEM Committee). 
• maintain regular communication with key groups outside the Wellesley community that can be of assistance and guidance in the areas of libraries (e.g. job alikes from nearby communities, MA DESE, state and national library associations). 
• participate on other committees and teams as assigned.

​Saint Joseph Elementary School is seeking a full-time MA certified Library Media Specialist. This position provides library media services and lessons to students in Pre-K through grade five 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 two library-assigned paraprofessionals (1 FTE).

The candidate needs to have 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.

Please send resume to
​Charlotte Kelly at ckelly@saintjoes.com
Saint Joseph Elementary School
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492

BB&N is seeking two Librarians, one for the Upper School and one for the Middle School for the upcoming school year.
The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (or from a Master’s level program in library and information studies accredited or recognized by the appropriate national body of another country.) A highly qualified candidate will also hold appropriate state certification as a school librarian and have completed a teacher preparation program and/or educational degree. 

To Apply:
Please visit the employment opportunities page at www.bbns.org or click https://www.bbns.org/about/employment-opportunities to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List as a single combined document.

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School District has anticipated openings next year for two Elementary Library Media Specialists. This a wonderful opportunity to develop and grow a K-6 library/media program.
Responsibilities:  Overseeing the operation of Merriam School Library.  Support library curriculum development and implementation.  Teaching research skills.
 Qualifications: Massachusetts certification and experience working in a school setting preferred.
 
Application Procedure: Apply online   https://www.applitrack.com/abrsd/onlineapp/ 

Natick Public Schools  is seeking a full-time Library Media Specialist at Wilson Middle School beginning school year 2019-2020. 
Please visit Natick Public Schools' website www.natickps.org to complete an online application. Additionally, please upload a cover letter and resume.

The online application is the preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please send the required items to:
Marianne Davis, Director of Human Resources
Natick Public Schools
13 E. Central Street
Natick, MA 01760