Library and Media Specialist

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Library and Media Specialist
Brophy Elementary School

2026-2027 School Year

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• Library (All Levels)

• Educational Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.

• Professional Experience: Proven track record of delivering high-quality instruction and managing a diverse classroom environment. Experience working in a school district or educational setting is required.

• Language Proficiency: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is preferred.

1. Differentiated Instruction: Ability to design and implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 instructional interventions to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with IEPs, 504 plans, and English Language Learners.
2. Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in analyzing standardized and formative assessment data (e.g., MCAS, i-Ready, or unit assessments) to track student growth and adjust instructional delivery.
3. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Expertise in integrating SEL frameworks into daily routines to support the "whole child," fostering a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed classroom culture.
4. Content Pedagogy & Foundational Skills: Deep pedagogical knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices within the subject area to ensure all students master core concepts and reach grade-level proficiency.
5. Restorative Practices: Ability to utilize restorative justice and conflict transformation techniques to manage classroom behavior and resolve peer conflicts constructively.
6. Curriculum Alignment: Skill in aligning daily lesson plans with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district-wide strategic goals.
7. Adaptive Technology Integration: Mastery of instructional technology (Google Classroom, interactive whiteboards, and educational software) to enhance student engagement and accessibility.
8. Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work effectively within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and multidisciplinary teams (special education, ESL, and mental health staff) to support student success.
9. Cultural Proficiency: Demonstrated cultural proficiency and competence in fostering an equitable and inclusive district environment for all staff, students, and families.
10. Professionalism & Composure: Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance; exhibit professionalism in responding to high-stakes or unpredictable classroom situations.

I. Planning, Preparation, and Instruction

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to design, teach, and assess learning experiences that incorporate inquiry, information literacy, and critical thinking.

• Promote a love of reading and lifelong learning through collection curation and student engagement.

• Teach advanced search techniques, including online engines, specialized databases, and catalog searching.

• Empower students to be ethical users of information and responsible digital advocates.

• Use instructional technology to improve learning outcomes and teach students to construct new knowledge.

II. Systemic Liason and Advocacy 

• Serve on school-based decision-making teams, including school improvement and accreditation committees.
• Advocate for the Library Media Center (LMC) through public relations and evidence-based reporting on student achievement.
• Benchmark the LMC program against school, state, and national standards to ensure excellence.
• Guide and coach teachers and administrators in acquiring and maintaining digital literacy skills.
• Stay current in professional practices and maintain active memberships in professional organizations.

 III. Collaboration and Consultation

• Plan and provide professional development for staff regarding new digital tools and research methods.

• Assist in the evaluation of new methods and digital tools that advance the Library and Technology programs.

• Foster a creative, flexible environment that establishes the LMC as an essential part of the learning community.

• Cooperate and network with other libraries and agencies to expand resource access for students and staff.

IV. Program Management

• Develop and maintain print, digital, and technological resources appropriate to the curriculum and multicultural needs of the school community.

• Administer the LMC budget to support program goals and oversee the selection, acquisition, and circulation of resources.

• Create and maintain classification systems and cataloging practices for bibliographic and media metadata.

• Promote the ethical use of information, including copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property.

• Supervise library/tech staff and volunteers, participating in recruiting and training as assigned.

V. Professional Responsibilities and Development

• Commits to ongoing professional development, staying current with evidence-based practices and antiracist pedagogical frameworks.

• Contributes to the school community by participating in staff meetings, serving on committees, and supporting extracurricular activities as directed.

• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers to maximize their impact on student learning.

Other duties as assigned.

• Mobility, Navigation & Travel: Must move about and traverse throughout the school building and grounds; requires the ability to navigate effectively throughout classrooms, cafeterias, and playgrounds for supervision and instruction.

• Stationary Tasks: Often remains in a stationary position for considerable periods of time for instructional delivery, administrative tasks, and meetings.

• Sensory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear continuously to ensure student safety, monitor classroom operations, and provide instruction in active school environments.

• Communication: Must communicate effectively and clearly with students, parents, and district personnel in person, via email, and on the telephone or video conference.

• Manual Dexterity & Technology: Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel. Must be able to operate a computer, input data, and utilize instructional technology and office productivity machinery continuously throughout the day.

• General Physical Strength: Ability to lift, move, and position classroom materials and equipment (up to 30 lbs) such as books, supplies, and bulk student devices.

• Working Environment: Must be able to adapt to dynamic, higher-noise school environments during classroom instruction, recess, and observations.

• Interaction & Focus: Must interact routinely with diverse stakeholders, meet multiple high-level demands simultaneously, and maintain focus on student needs amid frequent interruptions.

• School Environment Exposure: Ability to navigate and function effectively within diverse school settings, including classrooms, cafeterias, and playgrounds, which involve varying noise levels and high-activity environments.

• Behavioral De-escalation & Resilience: Capacity to remain calm and professional when exposed to student behavioral challenges or high-stakes emotional situations; ability to model and apply de-escalation techniques as needed.

• Building Principal (and/or Designee).
• The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Framingham Teachers Association (Unit A) Contract.

• This position is classified as Exempt (Professional).

• Covered under Framingham Teachers Association (Unit A) Contract.

• Work Year: 185 days (Ten-Months)

• The District reserves the right to transfer personnel as needed. 

Salary : $57,727 - $124,666