Long Term Sub Middle School Librarian

Milton Public Schools; Milton Center (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Public Schools Pierce Middle School in Milton, Massachusetts seeks a Long Term Sub Middle School Librarian to start December 9, 2026. This full-time position is based at Pierce Middle and involves maintaining the library as a dynamic learning hub with both physical and digital resources.

The librarian will act as teacher, leader, information specialist, and program administrator, collaborating with classroom educators to plan inquiry-based learning, promote equity and digital citizenship,

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the MA DESE.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as teacher, leader, information specialist and program administrator.
• Collaborates with classroom educators to establish objectives and assessment strategies.
• Manages physical and virtual spaces of the school library and champions equity and inclusion.

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

MA DESE license

Job description

Job Description

Pierce Middle is looking for a Long Term Sub Librarian from mid December or March 2027.
Responsibilities of the School Librarian as Teacher, Leader, Instructional Partner, Information Specialist, and Program Administrator
The teacher librarian:
•Empowers all members of the learning community to become critical thinkers,
enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, curators, and ethical users of information
•Collaborates and co-teaches with classroom educators to establish learning objectives
and assessment strategies to develop individual and group inquiry-based learning
experiences
•Develops and maintains a teaching and learning environment that is fun, inviting, safe,
flexible, collaborative, inclusive, and conducive to learning
•Champions equity, access, and intellectual freedom for users within the physical space
and beyond, including providing 24/7 access to the online library catalog; digital and
audio books; and various information resources
•Fosters exploration, discovery, creation, and innovation in a growth mindset
•Supports learners' success by guiding them to read for understanding, breadth, and
pleasure
•Empowers learners to work with each other in successful collaborations and to
constructively assess their own work and the work of their peers
•Models and champions digital citizenship and safety and adherence to copyright and fair use requirements
•Teaches all members of the learning community to engage with and use information in a global society
•Models and develops a commitment to respect equity, diversity, and inclusion in
collection development and within the learning community
•Supports learners as they make meaning for themselves to create new knowledge by
collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance
•Addresses broader educational issues with other educators in the building, at the district level, and at the professional association level
•Develops and supports the school's and the school library's mission, strategic plan, and policies
•Manages the physical and virtual spaces of the school library
•Evaluates, introduces, and models emerging technologies for the learning community,
and uses technology tools to supplement school resources
•Participates as an active leader of the local and global learning community, building
relationships with organizations and stakeholders
•Trains and coordinates the efforts of the Student Technology Assistance Team (STAT) to troubleshoot and repair Chromebooks and assist the IT Department

Long Term Sub Middle School Librarian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5969850
Application Deadline: Nov 05, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 9, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Milton Public School system does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, gender identity, transgender status, gender transitioning, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, pregnancy/parenting status, marital status, sexual orientation, homelessness, or military status, in any of its programs, activities or operations. These include, but are not limited to, admissions, equal access to programs and activities, hiring and firing of staff, provision of and access to programs and services, as well as selection of volunteers, vendors and employers recruiting at the Milton Public Schools. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, students, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Danielle Whitmore, Director of Student Services, 617-696-5040, X5574.

Job Requirements

• Must be licensed by the MA DESE.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources - Milton Public Schools
• 25 Gile Road
• Milton, Massachusetts 02186
• Phone: [phone]