Library Teacher

TrulyHired; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medford Public Schools in Medford, MA is seeking a School Librarian who will deliver library curriculum, services, and support to the school community, collaborating with a district-wide team of library and digital learning staff.

The Librarian will develop and deliver curriculum, work with students and staff in each building, and maintain professional practice through assessment, record-keeping, and participation in district testing programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Library Teacher.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies, information literacy, and children's literature.

Responsibilities

• Deliver library curriculum and services to the school community.
• Collaborate with district library and digital learning staff.
• Develop and deliver curriculum, and work with students and staff in each school building.
• Maintain accurate records, grading, and attendance as required by the MTA contract.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment and feedback

Record-keeping and data tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Massachusetts DESE Library Teacher license

Job description

Job Description

Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the classroom teacher facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; addressing the specific educational needs of individual students, and by creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, activities, and expectations.

School Librarian

The Medford Public School Librarian, in collaboration with a districtwide team of library and digital learning staff, is responsible for delivering library curriculum, services and support to the school community; developing and delivering curriculum, and working with students and staff in each school building.

Performance

• Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes an environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
• Plans lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning.
• Maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and attendance as required by the CBA agreement between the Medford Public Schools and the Medford Teachers Association.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation process with regard to performance and professional growth as required in the CBA agreement between the Medford Teachers Association and the Medford Public Schools

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Required Masters Degree Preferred
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Library Teacher
• In-depth knowledge of instructional strategies, information literacy and children's literature
• Familiarity with emerging trends in libraries and digital learning

Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Library, Media and Technology

Salary is in accordance with the Medford Teachers Association Contract: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1748907946/mps02155org/ojucu0g0wo9axcmcc9e1/MTAFY26-FY28CBAJuly12025-August312028SignedMay192025CorrectedJune22025.pdf