Long Term Substitute: Library and Media Specialist Job at Framingham Public Scho

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS Dunning Elementary School TITLE: Long Term Substitute: Library and Media Specialist From January 20, 2026 to April 22, 2026 POSITION SUMMARY To provide direct instruction to students in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the opportunity gap among subgroups within the schools. OUR MISSION Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community. Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world. Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career. Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A valid Massachusetts Teaching license in this field is preferred but not required. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: ABachelor’s Degree in the area of major study is preferred. Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of education. Also, we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field. SKILLS AND ABILITY: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily... (*rest of long paragraph unchanged*). Experience evaluating student skills and writing reports to interpret/summarize findings... (*rest unchanged*). Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students... (*rest unchanged*). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed... (*rest unchanged*). Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Consults with colleagues, students, and or parents on a regular basis. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s). Attends staff meetings and serves on staff and or school committees. Participate in staff development programs. Commits to actively working to create a classroom environment that is inclusive and equitable for all students. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students in acquiring English as a Second Language. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned. PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job... (*rest unchanged*). Must be required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building; Must often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time; Is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.); Must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools; Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties; Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer); Must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via email, and on the telephone; In the classroom, must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction; Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties; May be required to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; Working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise; Must interact with students, parents, and other staff members; Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day; Is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students; Must be able to interact with students, parents, and other staff members and occasionally must meet multiple demands from several people; While the majority of the workday is spent inside, must spend time outdoors for recess, fire drills, and special activities; May be exposed to bodily fluids, disease, or pathogens; May receive unintentional injuries from aggressive students; and May be required some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior. REPORTS TO: Building Principal (and/or Director, if any). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION: This position is classified as Exempt (Professional). TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Covered under Framingham School Committee Policies. Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, ancestry, marital status, or veteran status. The Framingham Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at the Framingham Public Schools School Committee website. Rev. 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr