Library​/Media Specialist - Long-Term Substitute

Library/Media Specialist - Long-Term Substitute

• Position Type:
  Media Specialist
• Date Posted: 6/19/2026
• Location:
  
  Rogers Park Middle School

The Library/Media Specialist at Danbury High School is a dynamic educator who collaborates with staff and students to promote digital literacy, research skills, and a love of reading across a large and diverse student population. The ideal candidate will foster a flexible, inclusive learning environment that supports academic excellence and innovation through the use of library/media resources and instructional technologies.

• Provide access to and maintain a robust collection of print, digital, and multimedia resources aligned with the high school curriculum
• Instruct students in research, digital citizenship, media literacy, and effective use of information technologies
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to co-design and deliver integrated lessons that enhance student learning through media and technology
• Support curriculum development by providing instructional materials and resource guidance
• Promote a reading culture and support student choice through library programs and events
• Manage daily operations of the DHS library, including circulation, cataloging, inventory, and budgeting
• Curate and manage digital tools and databases, and support their use among staff and students
• Provide training and ongoing support to teachers on integrating instructional technology
• Maintain an engaging, organized, and safe library environment that meets the academic and social-emotional needs of students
• Monitor trends in instructional technology and educational resources to enhance library services
• Encourage ethical and responsible use of information and technology
• Participate in school-wide initiatives and professional development aligned with district goals

• Strong knowledge of library/media center management and digital resource curation
• Proficiency with educational technology tools, platforms, and databases
• Understanding of adolescent literacy development and secondary research skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with high school faculty across content areas
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a large, diverse student population in a high-volume learning environment
• Experience supporting project-based learning and interdisciplinary instruction
• Commitment to culturally responsive practices and equitable access to information

• Active 062 Library Media Specialist Certification from the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Master's Degree in Library Science or related field preferred
• Experience working in a high school library/media setting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology in support of teaching and learning
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Danbury Board of Education may find appropriate

Salary:
Salary and wages are paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between NEA Danbury and the Danbury Board of Education which can be found on our website.