School Librarian [Henderson K-12 Inclusion] (SY25-26) Job at Boston Public Schoo

MediabistroBoston, MA, United States

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To be considered for this position, candidates must apply to the School Librarian [Candidate Pool Posting] (SY25-26) and be screened through the Central Office screening process.

Description : Boston Public Schools seeks a highly qualified and experienced school librarian to join our community of learners and leaders. This role offers an environment that supports creativity and innovation, respecting the skills and abilities of librarians. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to equitable literacy, justice-based, and anti-bias educational practices. They should embrace a philosophy aligned with our community vision for a rigorous academic program, culturally responsive practices, and a belief that all children can learn at high levels.

Reports to : Principal / Head of Schools

Responsibilities :

Support students and staff in becoming critical thinkers and effective users, evaluators, and creators of information.
Create a caring environment with equitable access to physical and digital library collections.
Collaborate with colleagues to support curriculum through information literacy and diverse, culturally responsive texts.
Manage the physical and digital collections, including equity audits, maintenance, selection, development, and organization.
Provide resources supporting curriculum, current events, and school and community culture.
Communicate library resources and programs to staff and families.
Foster a love of reading and storytelling among students.

Core Competencies : Using the Rubric of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP), BPS has identified key skills and abilities :

Accountability for Student Achievement : Set ambitious learning goals, use high expectations, assess student progress regularly, analyze data, and share findings.

Communicating Professional Knowledge : Demonstrate understanding of child development, design effective plans with measurable outcomes, and differentiate instruction.

Effective Instruction : Build inclusive learning environments, engage all students, and adapt instruction to meet diverse needs.

Cultural Proficiency : Respect and maintain an environment that values diverse backgrounds and identities.

Parent / Family Engagement : Build respectful relationships with families, communicate clearly, and promote student learning at home and school.

Professional Reflection & Collaboration : Reflect on practice, seek feedback, collaborate with colleagues, and support student development through shared efforts.

Qualifications - Required :

Bachelor's degree

Valid Massachusetts School Librarian / Library License (All Levels)

Meet state and federal licensing and qualification standards

Ability to meet Boston Public Schools' standards of effective teaching

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. from the first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications :

Fluency in one of BPS's official languages : Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean or Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali is highly valued.

Terms : BTU Group 1

For more details on salary and benefits, visit www.bostonpublicschools.org / ohr . Salaries are listed by union and grade / step.

Note : School start and end times vary, with some schools operating longer days through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

The Boston Public Schools are committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, criminal record, disability, homelessness, sex / gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status. Retaliation and bias-based harassment are also not tolerated.

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