Media Specialist/Librarian Long-Term Substitute - MPE

Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Middletown Prairie Elementary is seeking a Media Specialist/Librarian Long-Term Substitute to foster reading love, support students in research and digital literacy, and collaborate with staff to enhance classroom learning. The assignment runs from about December 3, 2026 to January 25, 2027.

Responsibilities include engaging library lessons, guiding material selection, teaching information literacy, and partnering with teachers on literacy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of children’s literature and literacy development.
• Familiarity with instructional technology and digital literacy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging library/media lessons aligned with literacy and technology goals.
• Foster joyful reading and guide students in selecting age-appropriate materials.
• Teach foundational information literacy and responsible technology use.
• Partner with teachers to support classroom instruction and schoolwide literacy initiatives.
• Maintain an organized, inclusive library environment.
• Manage the library collection, circulation system, and digital resources.

Skills

Children's literature knowledge

Literacy development

Instructional technology

Education

Illinois Substitute License / Professional Educator License (Library/Media Specialist endorsement)

Job description

Media Specialist/Librarian Long-Term Substitute - MPE JobID: 22503

• Position Type: Licensed Elementary School Teaching/ Media Specialist/Librarian

Description: Middletown Prairie Elementary is accepting applications for a Media Specialist/Librarian Long-Term Substitute. Thisposition is responsible forfostering a love of reading, supporting students in developing essentialresearch and digital literacy skills, and collaboratingwith staff to enhance classroom learning. This position will be needed from approximately December 3, 2026 through January 25, 2027.

• Provide engaging library/media lessons aligned with literacy and technology goals.
• Foster joyful reading and guide students in selecting age-appropriate materials.
• Teach foundational information literacy and responsible technology use.
• Partner with teachers to support classroom instruction and schoolwide literacy initiatives.
• Maintain an organized, inclusive library environment.
• Manage the library collection, circulation system, and digital resources.

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Substitute License and/or Professional Educator License with Library/Media Specialist or Library Information Specialist endorsement registered in ROE 9.
• Knowledge of children’s literature, literacy development, and instructional technology.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Salary: $150 per day for the first 15 days, $247.13 starting on day 16 (daily rate for a first year teacher).

For More Information Contact:
Ryan Martin, Principal
Middletown Prairie Elementary
1301 S. Bulldog Dr.
Mahomet, IL 61853
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]