Librarian

Walker/Beacon High School; Needham (MA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA

401K

Life and Disability

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement and remission

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

CPR/First Aid training

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Walker/Beacon High School in Needham, MA, is seeking a part-time Librarian to maintain the library collection and support students and teachers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (Library Science preferred) and experience as a children's librarian or school media specialist, with a ability to collaborate and manage library services in a therapeutic educational environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Preferred degree in Library Science.
• Experience as children’s librarian or school media specialist required.
• Ability to work with children and families in an educational setting.

Aufgaben

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support children's development.
• Maintain a library atmosphere conducive to learning and manage behavior.
• Catalogue and manage library materials and circulation.
• Assist teachers and students in accessing library resources.
• Develop and implement library curriculum with education staff.
• Manage library budget under principal's direction.

Kenntnisse

Children's librarian

School media specialist

Children's lit

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Library Science degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Librarian

Walker/Beacon High School Walker School (K-8) - Needham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5954880

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

For over 60 years, Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs is a leading non-profit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare, children’s behavioral health, and special education. We proudly serve over 150 communities in MA, with our clients coming from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, who struggle predominantly with anxiety and trauma. These services are offered through; Residential, CBAT, and Intensive Treatment Programs, Special Education Day School, Therapeutic Middle-High School, Out-Patient and In-Home Therapeutic Services.

Summary of position: To maintain the Walker School library collection, including books and audiovisual materials. To instruct students in the use of library materials. To consult to teachers on use of library materials. Collaborate with education staff with regard to developing and implementing the library curriculum. committed to child centered, family focused culturally competent care and strength-based treatment.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401K with Employer Contribution, Life and Disability, Discount Programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Programs, generous PTO, paid Holidays, free CPR/First Aid training, free parking, and a beautiful scenic campus! Ability to learn and grow professionally in the organization!

Essential Functions

• Work as a part of a multidisciplinary team to further the emotional, behavioral, and educational development of children.
• Maintain a library atmosphere that is conducive to learning and effectively manage the behavior of students in small and large groups.
• Meet children’s physical needs and provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children.
• Follow and implement all Walker policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain library collection, including audiovisual and some computer software.
• Manage circulation of materials.
• Catalogue library materials.
• Manage library budget, under the direction of the Principal.
• Assist teachers and students with accessing needed materials.
• All other duties, as assigned

Education and Licensure

Required: Bachelor’s degree

Preferred: Degree in Library Science

Experience

Required: Experience as children’s librarian or school media specialist

Preferred: Experience with similar population; expertise in children’s literature

Abilities

Required abilities: Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively. Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and safely. Ability to work in a stressful and fast paced environment. Must understand child development and the impact of emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities. Must understand issues of confidentiality. Must be receptive to supervision and professional development.

Required abilities: Ability to work and stand for extended period of time. Job may require bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting. Job requires the ability to perform therapeutic physical intervention as needed.

Supervision to be received: Directly responsible to and supervised by the Assistant Principal

Supervision to be exercised: None

Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Welcome to Walker School (K-8)

Walker is a network of facilities and professionals that provides world-class mental health services, state-of-the-art special education, expert professional training and consultation, and child welfare advocacy.Each year, Walker provides intensive services for hundreds of the most troubled children, youth and families. Walker’s multidisciplinary programs extend specialized therapeutic environments beyond our classrooms into family homes, public schools and community settings.Professionals and students from across the nation find rewarding professional development and training opportunities at Walker. As a center for innovation in child welfare, special education and children’s mental health, Walker has earned national and international recognition.Walker brings its mission to the world through professional dialogue and publication, and by providing leadership and advocacy on behalf of children, youth and families everywhere.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristina Murphy , HR Coordinator
• 1968 Central Avenue
• Needham, Massachusetts 02492
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]