Visionary Library Media Specialist for Middle/High School

Ipswich High School; Ipswich (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich Public Schools in Ipswich, MA seeks a Library Media Specialist to lead the shared Middle/High School Library Media Center for grades 6–12. You will partner with faculty to empower students as savvy information consumers and champions of inquiry.

The role emphasizes collaboration, digital literacy, and a curriculum that integrates critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork across disciplines within a 10‑month school year.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE School Library Teacher license (All Levels) is required.
• Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science strongly preferred.
• Experience with middle/high school libraries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Middle/High School Library Media Center.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate 21st-century skills into curricula.
• Support student inquiry, digital literacy, and information literacy across grades 6–12.

Skills

Library management

Digital literacy

Educational platforms

Experience in MS/HS setting

Education

MLIS/MLS preferred

ALA-accredited program

Tools

Library management systems

Online databases

Educational platforms

Job description

Ipswich Public Schools in Ipswich, MA seeks a Library Media Specialist to lead the shared Middle/High School Library Media Center for grades 6–12. You will partner with faculty to empower students as savvy information consumers and champions of inquiry.

The role emphasizes collaboration, digital literacy, and a curriculum that integrates critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork across disciplines within a 10‑month school year.