SY 26 -27 Library Media Specialist

Longsjo Middle School; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Longsjo Middle School in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Library Media Specialist to ensure students and staff are effective users of information and technology. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and families, strong organization, and a commitment to student growth.

The position includes cataloging materials, supporting web-based interventions, monitoring behavior, and guiding progress toward higher achievement for every student.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or BA preferred for library/media role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to student growth and data-informed support.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with accessing web-based reading and math interventions.
• Catalog materials to facilitate effective information retrieval.
• Assist staff with accessing student progress data on web-based interventions.
• Monitor student behavior as described in AUP policies.
• Provide guidance and set high expectations for student progress.
• Encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Advocacy for children

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

DESE Digital Literacy Standards

Library management systems

Job description

SY 26 -27 Library Media Specialist

Fitchburg School District Longsjo Middle School - Fitchburg, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Fitchburg Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5985100

Application Deadline: Nov 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Library Media Specialist

TheLibrary Media Specialistposition is responsible for ensuring that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information technology.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university; or Bachelor's Degree preferred;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to problem-solve effectively;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;
• Knowledge of DESE Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards;
• Knowledge of library management systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

TheLibrary Tech - Paraprofessionalwill;

• Assist students with accessing web-based reading and math interventions;
• Catalog materials to facilitate the effective retrieval of information;
• Assist staff with accessing student progress data on web-based interventions;
• Monitors student behavior as outlined in the Acceptable Use Policies (AUP);
• Provide guidance, communicate high expectations, and show an active interest in student progress;
• Facilitate critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal

Evaluated by: Principal/Assistant Principal

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; www.fitchburgma.gov/benefits

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.75 to $26.04 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Matthew Steinberg , Principal
• Longsjo Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]

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