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Library Media Specialist 26-27 SY

Guilderland Central School District, Guilderland Center, NY, United States


LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
2026-2027 School Year
Minimum 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 materials

Maintaining a diverse collection that is responsive to student interests and curricular needs

Collaborating with teachers to develop units and design and deliver instruction

Teaching students how to effectively search for, evaluate, and use information from various sources

Assisting students in developing skills to access library resources including databases

Integrating instructional technology tools and resources into the library to enhance learning and research opportunities

Cataloging, organizing, and maintaining the library collection, including physical and digital resources

Implementing effective circulation procedures to ensure access to materials for both students and staff

Facilitating overall operation of the library

Promoting and modeling a lifelong love of reading

The Guilderland Central School District is seeking candidates who have:

Diverse Backgrounds and Interests

A Positive Attitude and Passion for Teaching

A Desire to Grow and Learn

Enthusiasm for the Well-Being and Progress of Children

NYS Library Media Specialist Certification

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