Position Title

Library Media Specialist

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$66,779-$160,884

Job Description

City School District of New Rochelle

Embracing Diversity: Driving Success

 

 

The City School District of New Rochelle is seeking a Middle School Library Media Specialist Grades 6-8 (Full-Time, Probationary, Tenure-Track).

 

Responsibilities:

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered library environment that supports the academic, social, and cultural needs of all learners.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to design and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons that integrate research skills, digital citizenship, information literacy, media literacy, critical thinking, and inquiry-based learning. Inspire a lifelong love of reading by promoting literacy, supporting independent reading, and assisting students in selecting appropriate literature and research resources.
• Guide students and staff in the effective and ethical use of information, databases, online resources, instructional technology, and emerging digital tools.
• Manage the daily operation of the library/media center, including circulation, cataloging, inventory, scheduling, and the maintenance of accurate records and reports.
• Curate, evaluate, and maintain a diverse, inclusive, and current collection of print and digital resources that supports the curriculum while reflecting the rich diversity of the New Rochelle community and the broader global society.
• Utilize library management systems and technology inventory software to efficiently track library materials and instructional technology assets.
• Develop and manage the library budget to support instructional priorities, collection development, and the continued growth of a library program that is responsive to the needs and diversity of the school community.
• Remain current with best practices and emerging trends in library science, literacy, educational technology, and instructional design through ongoing professional learning.
• Participate actively in school and district initiatives, professional development, and collaborative learning communities.
• Teach a middle school research and/or library media literacy course, providing direct instruction in information literacy, research methodology, media literacy, digital citizenship, source evaluation, ethical use of information, and responsible engagement with digital media.
•  Advocate for a dynamic, innovative library media program that serves as a vital instructional resource and collaborative learning hub for the entire school community.

Job Qualifications

NYS Certification is required at time of application - Valid New York State Library Media Specialist/Librarian Certification (required).

EOE: Minority and Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Please do not send resumes to Human Resources: They will not be accepted.

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Albert Leonard Middle School

Additional Information