Short Term Substitute: Library Media Specialist: Elementary Schools

Young World Physical Education; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln School Department is seeking a short-term 1.0 Library Media Specialist for Lonsdale and Saylesville Elementary Schools. Assignment Length: September 10, 2026 through end of October, possibly longer.

Position is full-time and requires current RI certification with evidence of qualifications. Applicants are asked to attach 3 letters of reference and transcripts via the SchoolSpring system.

Qualifications

• Current RI Library Media Specialist certification required.
• Familiarity with ISTE NETS standards and school library guidance.
• Experience in K-6 library environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support library programs and learner outcomes.
• Assist students and staff with information literacy and resources.
• Collaborate on media literacy initiatives.

Skills

Library Media Specialist Certification

ISTE NETS familiarity

RI Certification

Job description

Short Term Substitute: Library Media Specialist: Elementary Schools

Short Term Substitute: Library Media Specialist: Elementary Schools

Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln School District - Lincoln, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps Lonsdale Elementary - Lincoln, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps Saylesville Elementary School - Lincoln, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps Lincoln Public Schools Substitutes - Lincoln, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5891797
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 10, 2026

Job Description

The Lincoln School Department is seeking a short-term 1.0 Library Media Specialist for Lonsdale and Saylesville Elementary Schools. Assignment Lenght: September 10, 2026 through end of October, possibly longer.

1. Experience in actual job posted preferred.
2. Possession of appropriate (current) RI certification for job posted.
3. Successful interview.
4. Other relevant data.

Please attach 3 CURRENT letters of reference (within past 12 months) and transcript to the SchoolSpring application. Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Welcome to Lincoln School District, Lonsdale Elementary, Saylesville Elementary School, Lincoln Public Schools Substitutes

Nestled in northern Rhode Island, the Lincoln Public School District contains six schools. The four elementary schools – Saylesville, Lonsdale, Central Lincoln, and Northern Lincoln – all four offer full day kindergarten. Northern Lincoln Elementary also offers a pre-school program.Lincoln also has one middle school and one high school. The total enrollment for Lincoln Public Schools (as of March 2023) remains steady at approximately 3,330 students.In August 2016, Lincoln High School was given a silver medal by US New & World Report’s ranking of top high schools throughout the country. This is an award only 10% of U.S. schools receive.Each of Lincoln’s four elementary schools received bronze medals in Rhode Island’s Healthier School Challenge contest, hosted by the United State Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services in 2015. The challenge recognizes outstanding nutrition and physical activity programs., Nestled in northern Rhode Island, the Lincoln Public School District contains six schools. The four elementary schools – Saylesville, Lonsdale, Central Lincoln, and Northern Lincoln – all four offer full day kindergarten. Northern Lincoln Elementary also offers a pre-school program.Lincoln also has one middle school and one high school. The total enrollment for Lincoln Public Schools (as of March 2023) remains steady at approximately 3,330 students.In August 2016, Lincoln High School was given a silver medal by US New & World Report’s ranking of top high schools throughout the country. This is an award only 10% of U.S. schools receive.Each of Lincoln’s four elementary schools received bronze medals in Rhode Island’s Healthier School Challenge contest, hosted by the United State Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services in 2015. The challenge recognizes outstanding nutrition and physical activity programs., Nestled in northern Rhode Island, the Lincoln Public School District contains six schools. The four elementary schools – Saylesville, Lonsdale, Central Lincoln, and Northern Lincoln – all four offer full day kindergarten. Northern Lincoln Elementary also offers a pre-school program.Lincoln also has one middle school and one high school. The total enrollment for Lincoln Public Schools (as of March 2023) remains steady at approximately 3,330 students.In August 2016, Lincoln High School was given a silver medal by US New & World Report’s ranking of top high schools throughout the country. This is an award only 10% of U.S. schools receive.Each of Lincoln’s four elementary schools received bronze medals in Rhode Island’s Healthier School Challenge contest, hosted by the United State Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services in 2015. The challenge recognizes outstanding nutrition and physical activity programs

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  ● Certified as a Library Media Specialist
  ● Understanding of the International Society For Technology In Education /National
  Educational Technology Standards for Students ISTE NETS and performance
  indicators for Students and Teachers
  ●Understanding of the Rhode Island State Standards and Common Core Standards
  School Library & Information Literacy Framework, and Informational Literacy Standards
  for Student Learning
  
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  The minimum qualifications listed above are required of all applicants for this position.
  
  Additional qualifications shall include but not be limited to the following: personal integrity; sense of humor, patience; ability to discern essentials; willingness to promote the general goals of the school district.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Goho , Principal
• 270 River Road
• Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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