Library/Media Specialist Long Term Substitute Teacher

Sudbury Public Schools; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudbury Public Schools is seeking a Library Media Specialist Long Term Substitute Teacher for Haynes Elementary School in Sudbury, MA. The role reports to the Principal and requires DESE library licensure and a strong library program focus for Grades K–5.

You will manage day-to-day library operations, collaborate with teachers, lead resource development, and integrate technology to support literacy and information skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or related field is required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• MA Licensure in Library
• Familiarity with Common Core
• Knowledge of current children’s literature
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficient with library technology and research tools
• Literature background helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day operations of the library
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, training and supervising library staff and volunteers
• Maintain cataloging system for library materials and train staff/users
• Collaborate with classroom teachers as instructional partner
• Develop and maintain curriculum resources
• Establish procedures for selection, acquisition and circulation of resources
• Collaborate with literacy specialist on curriculum-related literacy
• Evaluate and promote technologies to support teaching and learning
• Teach informational literacy to K–5
• Promote cyber safety and ethical information use
• Collect and analyze data to improve instruction
• Promote love of reading and lifelong learning
• Promote instructional technology to improve learning
• Foster a creative, flexible library environment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred, Library Science or related field

MA Licensure in Library through DESE

Familiarity with Common Core

Knowledge of current children’s literature

Clear written and verbal communication

Professional practice networking with other district libraries

Technology experience with library software; research tools; Microsoft Office; Google Apps

Literature background helpful

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Library software

Job description

Library/Media Specialist Long Term Substitute Teacher

Sudbury Public Schools Josiah Haynes Elementary School - Sudbury, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5939094

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Library Media Specialist Long Term Substitute Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Location: Haynes Elementary School

Position Summary: The Library Media Specialist LTS will provide all students with an enriched library experience that aids in nurturing the love of learning. This position will work collaboratively with teachers and staff to ensure that the use of media and library resources is part of the instructional program and in alignment with the mission, goals and objectives of the school district.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day operations of the library;
• Participate in the recruiting, hiring, training and supervising of library staff and volunteers;
• Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system;
• Collaborate with classroom teachers as a partner in the instructional process;
• Develop and maintain resources appropriate to the curriculum;
• Establish procedures for selection, acquisition, and circulation of all library resources;
• Collaborate with and co-plan with the literacy specialist working on curriculum related to literacy;
• Evaluate, promote and use existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning;
• Teach developmentally appropriate informational literacy skills to individual classrooms K – 5;
• Promote the ethical use of information including cyber safety;
• Collect and analyze data to improve instruction;
• Promote a love of reading and lifelong learning;
• Promote instructional technology to improve learning;
• Foster a creative, flexible environment so that the school library is an essential part of the learning community;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Dates: 9/24/26 - TBD

Per SPS Substitute Pay Guidelines: Long term substitute teacher for greater than 8 weeks (DESE certification required):$250.00/day

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI and fingerprinting clearance. All finalists will be required to provide official transcripts.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Welcome to Josiah Haynes Elementary School

The Haynes School community embraces for core pillars: responsibility, respect, safety and kindness. In all that we do, we model and reinforce these values for one another. Every day, students engage in learning that is targeted to meet their needs, in an environment where every child feels supported. Community and excellence are the hallmarks of our school. Together we work to foster independence, responsibility and personal choice, while taking care of ourselves and each other. Teachers focus on student progress in Sudbury’s learning standards, while developing dynamic experiences in which students question, explore, make mistakes and find solutions. Since our opening over 60 years ago, Haynes has long been a pioneer in educational innovation, and has been recognized routinely for its education program. We know that learning is very much a social experience. To that end we focus on teaching students social competencies and how to develop and sustain healthy peer relationships.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred, from an accredited college or university, in Library Science or a related field;
  • MA Licensure in Library through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education:
  • Familiarity with Common Core;
  • Knowledge of current children’s literature;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;
  • Ability to stay current in professional practice including networking with other district libraries and outside agencies;
  • Strong technology experience using various library software, proficiency in research tools, Microsoft Office and Google Apps;
  • Literature background is helpful but not required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Bryant Amitrano , Principal
• 169 Haynes Road
• Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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