Library and Media Specialist

About the role

The Library and Media Specialist at Brophy Elementary School ensures that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information technology. They guide and support the use of all district technology resources, empowering students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and responsible digital citizens.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to design, teach, and assess learning experiences that incorporate inquiry, information literacy, and critical thinking.
• Promote a love of reading and lifelong learning through collection curation and student engagement.
• Teach advanced search techniques, including online engines, specialized databases, and catalog searching.
• Empower students to be ethical users of information and responsible digital advocates.
• Use instructional technology to improve learning outcomes and teach students to construct new knowledge.
• Serve on school-based decision-making teams, including school improvement and accreditation committees.
• Advocate for the Library Media Center (LMC) through public relations and evidence-based reporting on student achievement.
• Benchmark the LMC program against school, state, and national standards to ensure excellence.
• Guide and coach teachers and administrators in acquiring and maintaining digital literacy skills.
• Stay current in professional practices and maintain active memberships in professional organizations.
• Plan and provide professional development for staff regarding new digital tools and research methods.
• Aid in the evaluation of new methods and digital tools that advance the Library and Technology programs.
• Foster a creative, flexible environment that establishes the LMC as an essential part of the learning community.
• Cooperate and network with other libraries and agencies to expand resource access for students and staff.
• Develop and maintain print, digital, and technological resources appropriate to the curriculum and multicultural needs of the school community.
• Administer the LMC budget to support program goals and oversee the selection, acquisition, and circulation of resources.
• Create and maintain classification systems and cataloging practices for bibliographic and media metadata.
• Promote the ethical use of information, including copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property.
• Supervise library/tech staff and volunteers, participating in recruiting and training as assigned.
• Commit to ongoing professional development, staying current with evidence-based practices and antiracist pedagogical frameworks.
• Contribute to the school community by participating in staff meetings, serving on committees, and supporting extracurricular activities as directed.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers to maximize their impact on student learning.

Requirements

Required: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related field; Master’s Degree preferred. Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Library (All Levels).

Preferred: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Qualifications

• Differentiated Instruction: Ability to design and implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 instructional interventions to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with IEPs, 504 plans, and English Language Learners.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in analyzing standardized and formative assessment data (e.g., MCAS, i-Ready, or unit assessments) to track student growth and adjust instructional delivery.
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Expertise in integrating SEL frameworks into daily routines to support the "whole child," fostering a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed classroom culture.
• Content Pedagogy & Foundational Skills: Deep pedagogical knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices within the subject area to ensure all students master core concepts and reach grade-level proficiency.
• Restorative Practices: Ability to utilize restorative justice and conflict transformation techniques to manage classroom behavior and resolve peer conflicts constructively.
• Curriculum Alignment: Skill in aligning daily lesson plans with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district-wide strategic goals.
• Adaptive Technology Integration: Mastery of instructional technology (Google Classroom, interactive whiteboards, and educational software) to enhance student engagement and accessibility.
• Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work effectively within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and multidisciplinary teams (special education, ESL, and mental health staff) to support student success.
• Cultural Proficiency: Demonstrated cultural proficiency and competence in fostering an equitable and inclusive district environment for all staff, students, and families.
• Professionalism & Composure: Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance; exhibit professionalism in responding to high-stakes or unpredictable classroom situations.

Skills

• Differentiated Instruction
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Content Pedagogy & Foundational Skills
• Restorative Practices
• Curriculum Alignment
• Adaptive Technology Integration
• Collaborative Leadership
• Cultural Proficiency
• Professionalism & Composure

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