Library Media Specialist

Date Posted: March 12, 2026

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Wethersfield High School has an anticipated opening for the 2026�2027 school year. Successful candidates will be responsible for the development and implementation of a dynamic high school library media program aligned with the Wethersfield High School curriculum and Vision of the Graduate. We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional dedicated to fostering information literacy, digital citizenship, research skills, and a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Position: Library Media Specialist
School: Wethersfield High School
Reports To: Assistant Principal / Principal
Start Date: August 2026
Compensation: $57,487 � $114,777 (full-time annual)
Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Library Media Specialist dedicated to creating a highly engaging learning environment that aligns with our Vision of the Graduate skills: Communicator, Problem-Solver, and Collaborator, equipping students for success in an ever-evolving world.

The ideal candidate will develop and manage a comprehensive high school library media program that supports curriculum, instruction, literacy development, and technology integration. The Library Media Specialist will collaborate closely with classroom teachers to design research-based learning experiences, support inquiry-based instruction, and promote critical thinking and ethical information use.

The successful candidate will foster a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that encourages independent reading, academic research, media literacy, and responsible digital citizenship. They will support students in becoming effective and ethical users and creators of information in multiple formats.

The Library Media Specialist will promote the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assess student needs and progress, and plan instruction to achieve meaningful learning objectives, including those tailored for exceptional learners. The ideal candidate will accomplish these goals through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues and by utilizing engaging, inclusive, and student-centered practices.

Preferred candidates will demonstrate experience integrating technology, supporting interdisciplinary instruction, curating diverse and relevant collections, and leading collaborative professional learning initiatives.

? Master's Degree preferred, but not required;
? Connecticut certification as a School Library Media Specialist (062);
? Experience at the secondary level preferred;
? Demonstrated knowledge of information literacy standards, digital citizenship frameworks, and instructional technology integration;
? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community;
? Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills;
? Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form;
? Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality;
? Knowledge of best practices in instruction and assessment;
? Ability to author routine reports, analysis, and correspondence;
? Ability to speak effectively before administrators, staff, parents, and students;
? Ability to work independently and efficiently.

All applicants must apply on-line at:
https://www.applitrack.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx

The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.