Librarian & ESL Specialist for Equitable Literacy

Lyon Elementary; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Lyon Elementary in Boston Public Schools seeks a School Librarian (0.5FTE) and ESL (0.2FTE) for SY26-27. The librarian will manage the library, support information literacy, and promote reading across the school. Candidates must hold a Massachusetts School Librarian license, ESL license, and a Bachelor's degree.

Start date To Be Determined. The district emphasizes equitable literacy and culturally responsive practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Massachusetts School Librarian/Library License (All Levels) required.
• Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL at the appropriate grade level required.
• Eligibility to work in the United States by first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff to be critical thinkers and effective users, evaluators, and creators of information.
• Create a caring and thoughtful environment with equitable access to the library’s physical and digital collections.
• Collaborate and co-teach with colleagues to support curriculum through information literacy skills and diverse, culturally responsive texts.
• Oversee the physical and digital collection, equity audits, collection development, and organization of the library.
• Provide resources to support curriculum, current events, and school/community culture.
• Communicate library resources and programs to staff and families.
• Instill and support a love of reading and stories in students.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lyon Elementary in Boston Public Schools seeks a School Librarian (0.5FTE) and ESL (0.2FTE) for SY26-27. The librarian will manage the library, support information literacy, and promote reading across the school. Candidates must hold a Massachusetts School Librarian license, ESL license, and a Bachelor's degree.

Start date To Be Determined. The district emphasizes equitable literacy and culturally responsive practice.