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TOWN OF GLASTONBURY

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Glastonbury, CT

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Diocese of Joliet

2026-2027 Part Time Librarian

Lisle, IL · On-site

$15 - $23/hr

School Service Staff/Library Media Assistant Date Posted: 4/15/2026 Location: St. Joan of Arc Catholic School Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois Catholic Schools 2026-2027 Librarian - Part-time Benefit ...

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Library Media Specialist- Part- Time (2026-2027 SY)

Norwalk Public Schools

Norwalk, CT • On-site

$45K - $61K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Library Media Specialist
Date Posted:
7/24/2026
Location:
West Rocks Middle School
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST - Part-Time
WEST ROCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The library media specialist "....plays a unique and pivotal role in the learning community. To fulfill this role, the effective library media specialist draws upon vision for the student-centered library media program that is based on three central ideas: collaboration, leadership, and technology."* To realize this vision, the library media specialist serves in four capacities: teacher, instructional partner, information specialist and program administrator.
*American Association of School Librarians. Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning. Chicago: American Library Association, 1998, pp. 4-5.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Plans and develops a total library media program to support school objectives.
  • Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators and parents to facilitate a learning program supportive of curriculum goals.
  • Organizes, maintains and provides access to a collection of materials tailored to the requirements of the curriculum and abilities of the students.
  • Creates an atmosphere conducive to learning, and maintains the physical condition of the library and its materials.
  • Classifies, catalogs, circulates and retrieves library media materials according to prescribed professional methods.
  • Makes new materials available in a timely manner, and follows established procedures for removal of obsolete material.
  • Keeps accurate records and maintains a valid inventory.
  • Solicits recommendations for purchases of print materials and education software.
  • Maintains active file of potential purchases, and secures best prices for materials.
  • Directs budget allocations to reflect curriculum requirements.
  • Reviews, selects and acquires resources and technology to accommodate the learning styles and multiple intelligences of students.
  • Gives instruction in library skills, information retrieval, on line communications, and the use of multimedia materials to members of the school community.
  • Provides both study-related and recreational reading guidance to all patrons
  • Publicizes information about the library media center with newsletters, public relations announcements, and bibliographies of new materials, displays and special collections.
  • Provides orientations for new teachers and students.
  • Recruits, trains and supervises clerical help, student assistants and volunteers.
  • Promotes interlibrary cooperation with district, public and academic libraries.
  • Makes periodic reports as required by state and local authorities.
  • Determines learning outcomes, including those in information literacy.
  • Integrates information literacy into all curriculum outcomes.
  • Participates in committees and attends departmental and faculty meetings.
  • Continues to develop expertise by participating in classes and workshops.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
  • Experience working with adolescents
  • Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Effective, active listening skills
  • Ability to work effectively with others
  • Organizational and problem solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS
  • CT Certification Librarian, Grades 1-12 (048) or School Library-Media Specialist (062)
  • BS or MA in Library Media
  • Experience working as a library media specialist at the middle school level
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Spanish speaking preferred
  • Experience with Digital Literacy and teaching distance learning in a virtual environment required

Days: Monday - Friday
Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract
Apply at
www.norwalkps.org/applynow
Click "Employment"
NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
07.24.2026

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