Anticipated Opening: Library Medial Speialist

Ipswich Public School District • Ipswich, MA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Ipswich Public Schools is seeking a visionary and collaborative Library Media Specialist to lead our shared Middle/High School Library Media Center. Following the district's mission to empower students as "savvy consumers of information," the specialist will transform the library into a hub of inquiry, digital literacy, and academic excellence for students in grades 6–12. The successful candidate will be a partner in the instructional process, working closely with faculty to integrate 21st-century skills—critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration—into a diverse and inclusive curriculum.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts DESE License as a School Library Teacher (All Levels).
• Proficiency in library management systems, online databases, and educational platforms.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's Degree from an ALA-accredited program (Library Science/Information Science) is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a middle or high school setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shared Middle/High School Library Media Center.
• Transform the library into a hub of inquiry, digital literacy, and academic excellence for students in grades 6–12.
• Partner in the instructional process.
• Work closely with faculty to integrate 21st-century skills—critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration—into a diverse and inclusive curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level