Permanent Substitute Librarian Elementary School - 2026/2027

Burlington Public Schools

Burlington (MA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Job summary

Burlington Public Schools is seeking a Permanent Substitute Librarian for Pine Glen Elementary School in Burlington, MA. The role focuses on leading library programs, promoting reading, and supporting student learning through information literacy and digital citizenship.

The educator will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and district teams to ensure a vibrant, inclusive library environment and access to diverse resources that meet curriculum needs and student interests.

Qualifications

Massachusetts educator license as a Library Teacher appropriate for the grade level of the position.
Ability to teach information literacy, research, inquiry, media literacy, source evaluation, citation, copyright, and ethical information use.

Responsibilities

Leads the organization, development, and ongoing evaluation of the school library program and learning commons.
Creates a welcoming, inclusive, student-centered library environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, independent learning, and belonging.
Promotes a strong culture of reading and encourages students to read widely for learning and growth.
Provides access to diverse print, digital, and multimedia resources representing various perspectives and reading levels.
Teaches information literacy, research, media literacy, and digital citizenship.
Collaborates with teachers to design and deliver research, literacy, and interdisciplinary learning experiences.

Skills

Collaboration

Reading instruction

Digital citizenship

Information literacy

Education

Massachusetts Library Teacher license

Job description

Permanent Substitute Librarian Elementary School - 2026/2027

Burlington Public Schools Pine Glen Elementary School - Burlington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Permanent Substitute Librarian Elementary School - 2026/2027

Description:

TheElementary Librarian is an educator, instructional partner, literacy leader, and school library program leader who creates an inclusive and engaging environment that supports reading, inquiry, research, critical thinking, creativity, and student learning. The Teacher Librarian works collaboratively with students, educators, administrators, and the district library team to ensure that the school library is an active and integral part of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities:

Leads the organization, development, and ongoing evaluation of the school library program and learning commons.

Creates a welcoming, inclusive, student-centered library environment that encourages curiosity, exploration, collaboration, independent learning, and a sense of belonging.

Promotes a strong culture of reading throughout the school and encourages students to read widely for learning, personal interest, enjoyment, and growth.

Provides students with access to a broad, current, engaging, and diverse collection of print, digital, and multimedia resources representing a variety of perspectives, experiences, interests, cultures, identities, and reading levels.

Develops, evaluates, maintains, and regularly updates the library collection based on curriculum needs, student interests, professional reviews, circulation data, collection analysis, and established district policies.

Teaches students information literacy, research, inquiry, media literacy, source evaluation, citation, copyright, and the ethical use and creation of information.

Helps students develop the skills necessary to distinguish credible information from misinformation, evaluate sources and claims, recognize bias, and make informed decisions in an increasingly complex information environment.

Teaches and models responsible digital citizenship, online safety, privacy, copyright, and ethical participation in digital environments.

Supports students in understanding the responsible and ethical use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, as tools for learning, research, and creation.

Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to design and teach research, literacy, inquiry, and interdisciplinary learning experiences connected to curriculum and student needs.

Provides instruction to individuals, small groups, and classes in the library and classroom settings.

Promotes student voice, choice, creativity, and exploration through library programming, displays, book promotion, clubs, events, and other learning opportunities.

Ensures equitable access to library resources, services, learning opportunities, and materials for all students, including multilingual learners, students with disabilities, reluctant readers, and students with a wide range of reading abilities and interests.

Uses circulation data, collection data, student feedback, instructional outcomes, and other evidence to evaluate and continuously improve the school library program.

Collaborates regularly with the district Library Team to develop consistent library practices, curriculum, collections, programming, and learning opportunities across the district.

Works collaboratively with the Digital Learning Team and Information Technology Team when library programming, instruction, digital resources, or student learning needs intersect with technology.

Develops partnerships with public libraries, community organizations, authors, educational organizations, and other groups that expand opportunities and resources for students.

Requirements:

Massachusetts educator license as a Library Teacher appropriate for the grade level of the position

Start Date:

Immediately through approximately December 23, 2026

Compensation:

In accordance with the Burlington Educators' Association Unit A contract

Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and school environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, age, genetic information, ethnic background, ancestry, disability, homelessness, immigration status or any category protected by state or federal law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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Permanent Substitute Librarian Elementary School - 2026/2027

Burlington Public Schools Pine Glen Elementary School - Burlington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970217
Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Permanent Substitute Librarian Elementary School - 2026/2027

Description:

Leads the organization, development, and ongoing evaluation of the school library program and learning commons.
Creates a welcoming, inclusive, student-centered library environment that encourages curiosity, exploration, collaboration, independent learning, and a sense of belonging.
Promotes a strong culture of reading throughout the school and encourages students to read widely for learning, personal interest, enjoyment, and growth.
Provides students with access to a broad, current, engaging, and diverse collection of print, digital, and multimedia resources representing a variety of perspectives, experiences, interests, cultures, identities, and reading levels.
Develops, evaluates, maintains, and regularly updates the library collection based on curriculum needs, student interests, professional reviews, circulation data, collection analysis, and established district policies.
Teaches students information literacy, research, inquiry, media literacy, source evaluation, citation, copyright, and the ethical use and creation of information.
Helps students develop the skills necessary to distinguish credible information from misinformation, evaluate sources and claims, recognize bias, and make informed decisions in an increasingly complex information environment.
Teaches and models responsible digital citizenship, online safety, privacy, copyright, and ethical participation in digital environments.
Supports students in understanding the responsible and ethical use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, as tools for learning, research, and creation.
Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to design and teach research, literacy, inquiry, and interdisciplinary learning experiences connected to curriculum and student needs.
Provides instruction to individuals, small groups, and classes in the library and classroom settings.
Promotes student voice, choice, creativity, and exploration through library programming, displays, book promotion, clubs, events, and other learning opportunities.
Ensures equitable access to library resources, services, learning opportunities, and materials for all students, including multilingual learners, students with disabilities, reluctant readers, and students with a wide range of reading abilities and interests.
Uses circulation data, collection data, student feedback, instructional outcomes, and other evidence to evaluate and continuously improve the school library program.
Collaborates regularly with the district Library Team to develop consistent library practices, curriculum, collections, programming, and learning opportunities across the district.
Works collaboratively with the Digital Learning Team and Information Technology Team when library programming, instruction, digital resources, or student learning needs intersect with technology.
Develops partnerships with public libraries, community organizations, authors, educational organizations, and other groups that expand opportunities and resources for students.