District Librarian

Eastpointe Community Schools; Eastpointe (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastpointe Community Schools in Eastpointe, MI seeks a District Librarian to lead four K-5 libraries, one middle, and one high school, building a district-wide literacy program and expanding access to digital and print resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration with principals and staff, data-informed instruction, and ongoing professional growth within a supportive, equity-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or beyond is required.
• Michigan Teaching Certification with ND endorsement is required.
• Strong knowledge of and proficiency in technology.
• Experience Leading Programs or Projects, including ELL/WIDA.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated school library media programs across four K-5 schools, one 6-7 middle school, and one 8-12 high school.
• Collaborate with principals, teacher leaders and media paraprofessionals to support literacy and instruction.
• Foster community partnerships and provide professional learning to staff across the district.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Program/Project leadership (ELL/WIDA)

Communication & organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or beyond

Michigan Teaching Certification with ND endorsement

Job description

District Librarian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5969727

Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DISTRICT LIBRARIAN

Are you a technology-savvy, collaborative instructional leader who integrates digital and print resources to advance teaching, learning, and literacy? Can you lead a dynamic media program that engages students, supports staff, and expands equitable access to resources and opportunities? Do you leverage community partnerships, innovation, and high expectations to build a culture of achievement and make excellence a common practice?

Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools serves approximately 2,200 students across seven buildings in the south end of Macomb County, and we are in the business of transforming lives. Through strategic partnerships with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and University of Virginia’s Partners for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE), we have created a unique opportunity to accelerate district-wide growth and turnaround. Our continued improvement is focused on raising academic expectations, building a culture of support, and ensuring every student’s academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs are met so they can thrive.

What you will do: As a District Librarian in the Eastpointe Community Schools district, you will work side by side with principals, teacher leaders, and media center paraprofessionals in four K-5 schools, one 6-7 middle school, and one 8-12 high school. In addition, you will work toward creating a literacy-rich environment through the district by developing and growing integrated school library media programs and supporting instruction throughout the district. You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe, as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling, and where every interaction with students counts.

What we are looking for: If you are passionate about inspiring and guiding excellent instruction, growing good readers, using student data, and growing strong relationships with families, students, and our community, we are looking for you!

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or beyond
• Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certification with ND endorsement
• Strong knowledge of and proficiency in technology
• Experience Leading Programs or Projects, including ELL/WIDA
• Strong communication and organizational Skills

2026-27 Salary : EFE contract isa15 step schedule. Bachelor’s lane: $50,831- $82,897. Master’s lane: $55,105- $87,756, plus $3,000 additional on each step for MA+30 or beyond.

Position Type: Full-Time

*Grant funded position

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dean Niforos , Exec. Director of HR
• Email: [e-mail]