Middle School Librarian- Long Term Substitute
About The Position
The Galvin Middle School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the Librarian- Long Term Sub for the upcoming school year beginning early February 2026 to mid March 2026 . The Librarian- Long Term Sub will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff. The Galvin Middle School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 800 students in grades 6-8. The Galvin Middle School is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences. We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school. JOB SUMMARY Provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth, research based learning, a love for reading and provide a learning environment for students and staff that will foster a love of inquiry and learning.
Requirements
- Valid Massachusetts DESE teacher certification in Library (Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.)
- Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks
- Expertise in research skills and best practices
- Working knowledge of automated library systems
- Proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to: administrators, parents/guardians, teachers, students, other school staff and visitors
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software; and educational software
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable
Nice To Haves
- Previous teaching experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Operates and supervises the library environment in keeping with national and state guidelines and best practices.
- Model the effective and enthusiastic use of books, media, and other creative materials for information gathering, resource collection, learning and the pleasure of reading.
- Organizes library material, equipment and facilities for effective and efficient utilization and circulation.
- Plans, equips and maintains a welcoming learning environment.
- Keeps the collection current within the constraints of budget by purchasing quality print and non-print materials to assure a balanced and current collection of materials free from bias that offer a diversity of viewpoints and genres.
- Utilizes the library automation system to track library collection.
- Maintains appropriate records of library materials.
- Assists students and staff with reading selections with a working knowledge of books and authors
- Supports the classroom based curriculum through collection development and refreshes.
- Collaborates with educators to integrate the library services, research methods and materials into their instructional practices.
- Works with educators in planning and implementing projects that require in depth of research and library services.
- Completes a periodic inventory review of the library collection.
- Provide reference services as needed.
- Supports staff to make full use of the services and resources of the library.
- Oversees and supervises the use of the library for students during studies or unstructured times during the school day.
- Teaches lessons to students and/or on topics such as research, literature, or related library topics.
- Participate in department and school meetings, parent/guardian meetings
- Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
- Collaborate with student services staff; special educators and other related service providers
- Performs other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration
- See CLASSROOM TEACHER job responsibilities if teaching scheduled courses within the school day.
