Librarian

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Teaching Vacancies for the 2026/ 2027 School Year The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget. Position:
Librarian

Location:

McCarthy Middle School

General Description:

The McCarty Middle School Librarian is responsible for leading a dynamic library program that supports the intellectual, academic, and personal growth of students in grades 7-8. In close collaboration with the Curriculum Coordinator, Director of ICTS, faculty, and administration, the Middle School Librarian develops and implements an integrated information literacy curriculum, maintains a diverse and engaging library collection, and actively promotes reading, literacy in all forms, critical thinking, and a lifelong spirit of inquiry.

Responsibilities:
Instruction and Collaboration
- * Teach students responsible research practices, project creation skills, digital literacy, and the effective and ethical use of technology.
* Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate research and information literacy skills into the middle school curriculum.
* Partner with faculty to design inquiry-based lessons, units, and learning activities that support curriculum goals.
* Work with the Curriculum Coordinator to develop and refine the Middle School research scope and sequence.
* Participate in ongoing professional development and school improvement initiatives.
* Foster a culture of reading for both pleasure and academic growth through formal and informal programming.
* Help students navigate the digital landscape safely and thoughtfully by teaching website and generative AI evaluation strategies, media literacy, and critical thinking skills.
* Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Library and Information Services
- * Curate, organize, and maintain a diverse and developmentally appropriate collection of print and digital resources, including books, e-books, audiovisual materials, and online databases.
* Assist students and faculty in locating, evaluating, and interpreting information resources.
* Inform teachers, students, and administrators about new materials, technologies, and services that support instructional and informational needs.
* Maintain efficient library organization and retrieval systems to ensure accessible and accurate resource management.
* Manage access to library collections and digital resources through the library catalog and website.
* Recommend age-appropriate literature and collaborate with teachers to strengthen classroom and independent reading collections.
* Serve at the library circulation and reference desk while fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for the school community.