School Librarian (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools seeks an experienced, highly qualified, and knowledgeable school librarian to join its community of learners and leaders. The role offers an environment that supports creativity and innovation and respects librarians’ skills and abilities. Candidates must be committed to Equitable Literacy and justice-based, anti-bias educational practice, and embrace a rigorous academic program, culturally responsive practice, and the belief that all children can learn at high levels. This is an anticipated vacancy expected to become vacant by 11/01/2026. The incumbent may rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the expected vacancy date, so hiring will not be confirmed until the position is vacated. If it is not vacant by the start of the school year, the hire may begin as a Long-Term Substitute. Candidates must apply to the School Librarian Candidate Pool Posting (SY26-27) and pass the Central Office screening process. The position reports to the Principal/Head of Schools. The librarian supports students and staff in becoming critical thinkers and effective users, evaluators, and creators of information; provides equitable access to physical and digital library collections; collaborates and co-teaches to support curriculum and information literacy; manages and develops the library collection; communicates resources and programs to staff and families; and fosters students’ love of reading and stories. The role is evaluated against BPS SISP competencies, including student achievement, professional knowledge, equitable and effective instruction, cultural proficiency, family engagement, and professional reflection and collaboration. The position is covered by BTU Group 1. Salary and compensation information is available on the BPS website. School start and end times and the length of the school day vary; some schools have an extended day under the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time agreement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Massachusetts School Librarian/Library License (All Levels).
Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Ability to meet the Boston Public Schools Standards of Effective Teaching outlined in the posting.
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
Commitment to Equitable Literacy and justice-based, anti-bias educational practice.
Candidates must apply to the School Librarian Candidate Pool Posting (SY26-27) and be screened through the Central Office screening process.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in one of BPS’s official languages: Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.

Responsibilities

Support students and staff in becoming critical thinkers and effective users, evaluators, and creators of information.
Create a caring and thoughtful environment with equitable access to physical and digital library collections.
Collaborate and co-teach with colleagues to support curriculum through information literacy skills and diverse, complex, culturally responsive texts.
Oversee the physical and digital collection, including equity audits, maintenance, collection selection and development, and library organization.
Provide resources to the school community that support curriculum, current events, and school and community culture.
Communicate library resources and programs to school staff and families.
Instill and support students’ love of reading and stories.
Set ambitious learning goals, engage students, assess learning, analyze assessment data, and share conclusions appropriately.
Adapt instruction, services, plans, and assessments to make curriculum and supports accessible to all students.
Create and maintain an environment that respects students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges.
Engage families and build collaborative, respectful relationships in service of student learning.
Reflect on practice, seek and respond to feedback, collaborate with colleagues, and provide advice and expertise to teachers and the school community.