Library/Media Specialist

Danbury Public Schools; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Danbury Public Schools seek a Library/Media Specialist to advance digital literacy and reading across its schools. The role collaborates with staff to promote research skills and equitable access to information using library resources and instructional technology.

The ideal candidate holds a CT Library Media Specialist certification, a master’s degree, and experience in a high school setting, with a proven ability to integrate technology to support teaching and learning, and to manage

Qualifications

• CT Department of Education Library Media Specialist certification required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in a high school library setting preferred.
• Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide access to and maintain a robust collection aligned with the high school curriculum.
• Instruct students in research, digital citizenship, and media literacy.
• Collaborate with teachers to design and deliver integrated lessons using media and technology.
• Support curriculum by providing instructional materials and resources.
• Promote a reading culture and support student choice through library programs.
• Manage daily library operations including circulation, cataloging, inventory, budgeting.
• Curate digital tools and databases and support their use by staff and students.
• Train teachers on integrating instructional technology.
• Maintain a safe, organized library environment meeting student needs.
• Monitor trends to enhance library services; encourage ethical use of information.

Skills

Library/media center management

Digital resource curation

Educational technology tools

Adolescent literacy development

Collaboration with faculty

Communication and organization

Project-based learning support

Equitable access to information

Education

062 Library Media Specialist Certification

Master's Degree in Library Science or related field

Experience in high school library/media setting

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Danbury Public Schools

• Position Type: Media Specialist/ Media Specialist
• Date Posted: 8/30/2026
• Location: Elementary Schools as Assigned

Danbury Public Schools is a diverse community located in the western part of Connecticut and serving more than 12,500 students spread across the City of Danbury, Connecticut. We are committed to cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gaps, and preparing students for post-secondary success. The mission of Danbury Public Schools, in partnership with families and the community, is to provide transformational learning experiences, designed to nurture thoughtful and prepared graduates. We have set very ambitious and rigorous goals to assure that our students graduate prepared to transform our world, and we are always searching for staff who are committed to our mission and the success of our students. Our schools range from 13 different and unique elementary schools including an interdistrict magnet school for International Studies, to three middle schools, including an intradistrict magnet school focused on STEM and World Studies, to our flagship Danbury Career Academies that are transforming how we deliver education to students with a wide range of interests taught by a faculty with real world and academic experiences. DPS recruits and commits to educators with passion, who are committed to our vision to aspire to advance ALL learners to their highest potential.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Library/Media Specialist is a dynamic educator who collaborates with staff and students to promote digital literacy, research skills, and a love of reading across a large and diverse student population. The ideal candidate will foster a flexible, inclusive learning environment that supports academic excellence and innovation through the use of library/media resources and instructional technologies.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide access to and maintain a robust collection of print, digital, and multimedia resources aligned with the high school curriculum
• Instruct students in research, digital citizenship, media literacy, and effective use of information technologies
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to co-design and deliver integrated lessons that enhance student learning through media and technology
• Support curriculum development by providing instructional materials and resource guidance
• Promote a reading culture and support student choice through library programs and events
• Manage daily operations of the DHS library, including circulation, cataloging, inventory, and budgeting
• Curate and manage digital tools and databases, and support their use among staff and students
• Provide training and ongoing support to teachers on integrating instructional technology
• Maintain an engaging, organized, and safe library environment that meets the academic and social-emotional needs of students
• Monitor trends in instructional technology and educational resources to enhance library services
• Encourage ethical and responsible use of information and technology
• Participate in school-wide initiatives and professional development aligned with district goals

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of library/media center management and digital resource curation
• Proficiency with educational technology tools, platforms, and databases
• Understanding of adolescent literacy development and secondary research skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with high school faculty across content areas
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a large, diverse student population in a high-volume learning environment
• Experience supporting project-based learning and interdisciplinary instruction
• Commitment to culturally responsive practices and equitable access to information

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active 062 Library Media Specialist Certification from the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Master's Degree in Library Science or related field preferred
• Experience working in a high school library/media setting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology in support of teaching and learning
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Danbury Board of Education may find appropriate

Salary: Salary and wages are paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between NEA Danbury and the Danbury Board of Education which can be found on our website.

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 7:12:32 PM CST.

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