School Librarian (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

5h

About The Position

The Hernández School provides a dual language, Spanish-English model for all students K1-6th grade. We seek diverse candidates that represent our student population, specifically those with native Spanish literacy levels who are able to teach and provide services equally in Spanish and English. All staff must be willing to adopt our Hernández Instructional Expectations which includes bilingual unit planning, academic language supports in Spanish and English, and ensuring sociocultural competencies in all lessons. Our school maintains a high level of collaboration with colleagues and partnership with families. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply to the School Librarian [Candidate Pool Posting] (SY26-27) and be screened through the Central Office screening process. Description: Boston Public Schools seeks a school librarian who is experienced, highly qualified, and knowledgeable to join our community of learners and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for librarians who seek an environment that supports their creativity, and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as a librarian. Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Equitable Literacy,and justice-based and anti-bias educational practice. They must possess an educational philosophy that embraces the community vision for a rigorous academic program, action toward culturally responsive practice, and champions the belief that all children can learn at high levels. Reports to: Principal/Head of schools

Requirements

• Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree
• Hold a valid Massachusetts School Librarian/Library License (All Levels).
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity.
• BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff to be critical thinkers and effective users, evaluators, and creators of information
• Create a caring and thoughtful environment with equitable access to the library’s physical and digital collections
• Collaborate and co-teach with colleagues to support curriculum through information literacy skills and utilizing diverse, complex, and culturally responsive texts
• Oversee the physical and digital collection, including performing equity audits, maintenance, collection selection and development, and organization of the library
• Provide resources to the school community that supports curriculum, current events, and school and community culture
• Communicate library resources and programs to school staff and families
• Instill and support a love of reading and stories in students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time