Library Media Specialist 26-27 SY

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST 2026-2027 School YearMinimum Qualifications: NYS Certification in School Media Specialist (Library), Middle School Experience is Preferred.Job Description: The Guilderland Central School District is seeking a creative, collaborative, and enthusiastic Library Media Specialist for a full-time probationary opening located at Farnsworth Middle School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.The Guilderland Central School District is committed to preparing students to become active, literate, informed, caring, reflective, and productive lifelong learners. Prospective candidates must have a strong commitment to cultural equity, student-centered learning, promoting student inquiry, and differentiated instructional practices.Responsibilities Include:Providing students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of print and media materialsMaintaining a diverse collection that is responsive to student interests and curricular needsCollaborating with teachers to develop units and design and deliver instructionTeaching students how to effectively search for, evaluate, and use information from various sourcesAssisting students in developing skills to access library resources including databasesIntegrating instructional technology tools and resources into the library to enhance learning and research opportunitiesCataloging, organizing, and maintaining the library collection, including physical and digital resourcesImplementing effective circulation procedures to ensure access to materials for both students and staffFacilitating overall operation of the libraryPromoting and modeling a lifelong love of reading The Guilderland Central School District is seeking candidates who have: Diverse Backgrounds and InterestsA Positive Attitude and Passion for TeachingA Desire to Grow and LearnEnthusiasm for the Well-Being and Progress of ChildrenNYS Library Media Specialist Certification Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.