Anticipated Library Media Specialist (Long-Term Substitute) [Newman Elementary] (SY26-27)

Newman Elementary School; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Newman Elementary School in Needham, MA seeks a long-term substitute Library Media Specialist for the 26-27 school year. The role begins November 10, 2026 and is anticipated to end January 18, 2027.

You will collaborate with teachers, design instruction, and promote information literacy across content areas, supporting equity and reading engagement. The incumbent will hold an MLS and DESE license, bring classroom teaching experience if available, and partner with building technology staff to

Qualifications

• MLS, Library and Information Science degree is required
• DESE license as library teacher is required
• Classroom teaching experience is preferred
• Strong collaboration and instructional planning skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to design, teach, and assess learning experiences incorporating inquiry and information literacy
• Model effective strategies for integrating library and technology skills
• Promote a love of reading and knowledge of literature appropriate to middle school
• Assist with locating, interpreting information inside and outside the library media center
• Provide instruction in use of reference tools and Dewey Decimal System
• Deliver professional development for staff aligned with school goals
• Evaluate and integrate library/media resources and contribute to policies
• Manage the School Library Program to align with standards
• Maintain and update library website and budget

Skills

Collaboration

Literacy instruction

Information literacy

Digital tools

Education

MLS, Library and Information Science

DESE license as library teacher

Classroom teaching experience preferred

Job description

Anticipated Library Media Specialist (Long-Term Substitute) [Newman Elementary] (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 1556214
Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

This posting is for a long-term substitute position beginningNovember 10, 2026 and anticipated to end onJanuary 18, 2027

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Temporary Library Media Specialist to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate . This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here .

Teacher Responsibilities:

• Actively seek opportunities to collaborate with classroom teachers as a partner in the instructional process to design, teach, and assess learning experiences that incorporate inquiry learning, information literacies and critical thinking
• Collaborate to design, teach, and assess learning experiences that incorporate inquiry learning, information literacy, critical and creative thinking, copyright, citations, and intellectual property
• Collaborate with building technology specialists to model effective and creative strategies for integrating library and technology skills in the curriculum across all content areas
• Promote a love of reading and exhibit a strong knowledge of literature appropriate to the middle school level
• Assist with the identification, location, and interpretation of information located in and outside of the library media center
• Provide individual, group, and class instruction in use of reference tools, automated catalog, Dewey Decimal System and other library skills

Leader:

• Design and deliver professional development for staff that aligns with building, department, and District goals
• Participate as a member of the District Department of Media and Digital Learning to evaluate and integrate library/media resources and contribute to policies and procedures
• Participate in school improvement and planning activities
• Use data to benchmark the School Library Program (SLP) to school, state, and national standards
• Stay current in professional practices and relevant educational research
• Advocate for SLP through an effective public relations program
• Collect and analyze data to improve instruction and to demonstrate correlations between the SLP and student achievement
• Administer the SLP budget to support program goals
• Maintain and update library website at school and contribute to district level website

School Librarian:

• Follow established procedures and guidelines for selection, acquisition, circulation, and resource sharing of resources in all formats
• Develop and maintain resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and instructional strategies of the school community
• Foster a creative, welcoming, flexible environment so that the School Library is an essential part of the learning community
• Cooperate and network with other libraries/agencies
• Evaluate, promote and use existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning
• Promote the ethical use of information: copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate library records including the automated catalog and circulation system
• Organize and manage the Middle School collection of print and electronic resources to promote teacher and student learning

Reports to: Director of Media and Digital Learning

Qualifications:

• MLS, Library and Information Science
• Classroom teaching preferred
• Skilled in use of technology applications and ability to use web tools
• DESE license as a library teacher

Application and Selection Procedure:

Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license, and transcripts have been attached to your online application.

Compensation:

Compensation for substitutes is based on the duration of the coverage:$24.42/hr -$ 27.25/hr

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website .

Position Type: Substitute

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jessica Peterson , Principal
• Newman Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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