Library Media Specialist 26-27 SY

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

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Position Start Date:09/03/2024
Application Deadline:05/15/2026