School Librarian (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Mather Elementary; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks a school librarian for an anticipated vacancy at Mather Elementary in Boston, MA. The position emphasizes information literacy, equity, and culturally responsive practice, supporting students and staff as learners and leaders.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Massachusetts School Librarian license, meet all state and federal requirements, and collaborate with teachers to provide engaging, diverse collections and reading experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Massachusetts School Librarian license required (All Levels).
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff to be critical thinkers and information literate users.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support curriculum through information literacy and diverse texts.
• Oversee and manage the library collection and resources.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts School Librarian License

Job description

School Librarian (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Mather Elementary - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5961176
Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 11/01/2026. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

Description: Boston Public Schools seeks a school librarian who is experienced, highly qualified, and knowledgeable to join our community of learners and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for librarians who seek an environment that supports their creativity, and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as a librarian. Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Equitable Literacy,and justice‑based and anti‑bias educational practice. They must possess an educational philosophy that embraces the community vision for a rigorous academic program, action toward culturally responsive practice, and champions the belief that all children can learn at high levels.

Reports to: Principal/Head of schools

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff to be critical thinkers and effective users, evaluators, and creators of information
• Create a caring and thoughtful environment with equitable access to the library’s physical and digital collections
• Collaborate and co‑teach with colleagues to support curriculum through information literacy skills and utilizing diverse, complex, and culturally responsive texts
• Oversee the physical and digital collection, including performing equity audits, maintenance, collection selection and development, and organization of the library
• Provide resources to the school community that supports curriculum, current events, and school and community culture
• Communicate library resources and programs to school staff and families
• Instill and support a love of reading and stories in students

Core Competencies: Using the Rubric of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP), the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS SISP should demonstrate.

• Accountability for Student Achievement

  (II-A-1 Quality of Effort and Work, II-D-2 High Expectations, I B-2 Adjustments to Practice)

  • Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, uses instructional and clinical practices that reflect high expectations for students and student work; engages all students in learning.
  • Consistently defines high expectations for student learning goals and behavior.
  • Assesses student learning regularly using a variety of assessments to measure growth, and understanding.
  • Effectively analyzes data from assessments, draws conclusions, and shares them appropriately.
• Communicating Professional Knowledge
  • Exhibits strong knowledge of child development and how students learn and behave, and designs effective and rigorous plans for support with measurable outcomes.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of students’ developmental levels by providing differentiated learning experiences and support that enable all students to progress toward intended outcomes.
• Equitable & Effective Instruction
  • Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
  • Uses instructional and clinical practices that are likely to challenge, motivate and engage all students and facilitate active participation.
  • Consistently adapts instruction, services, plans, and assessments to make curriculum/ supports accessible to all students.
• Cultural Proficiency
  • Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
• Parent/Family Engagement
  • Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.
  • Consistently provides parents with clear expectations for student learning behavior and/or wellness and shares strategies to promote learning and development at school and home.
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration
  • Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self‑awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.
  • Consistently collaborates with colleagues through shared planning and/or informal conversation to analyze student performance and development, and to plan appropriate interventions at the classroom or school level.
  • Regularly provides advice and expertise to general education teachers and the school community to support the creation of appropriate and effective academic, behavioral, and social/emotional learning experiences for students.

Qualifications - Required

• Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree
• Hold a valid Massachusetts School Librarian/Library License (All Levels).
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Qualification - Preferred

• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Terms: BTU Group 1

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias‑based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [e-mail] .

Position Type: Traditional

Job Categories:

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]