<p>In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.</p> <p>SUMMARY: Newton Public Schools is seeking a library teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The library teacher will be responsible for instruction and school library management.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>? Appropriate DESE licensure required</p> <p>? Bachelor's Degree</p> <p>? Excellent oral and written communication skills</p> <p>? Computer experience</p> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <p>? Current Library Media Certification or enrollment in a program for MA Department of Education Certification as K-12 Library Teacher</p> <p>? Familiarity with the organization and administration of a school library program</p> <p>? Ability to analyze existing library collection and develop purchasing plan based on current children's literature publishing trends</p> <p>? Content knowledge & ability to evaluate and select digital tools & applications to use within the library setting with and by students in</p> <p>compliance with CIPA and COPPA guidelines</p> <p>? Prior experience in libraries and elementary schools preferred but not required</p> <p>Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):</p> <ul> <li>Develops inquiry lessons that engage students in thinking critically and in applying information literacy skills </li><li>Instructs students in developing basic and advanced searching skills within the online catalog and elementary databases in a manner that is developmentally appropriate to grade level </li><li>Designs & deliver instruction that is developmentally appropriate for the academic, social, emotional and cultural abilities of all students </li><li>Makes outreach to teaching staff to align library instruction with classroom curriculum building research skills </li><li>Uses knowledge of children's literature to promote a love of reading and lifelong learning </li><li>Ability to administer a school library including managing an online circulation system (Destiny) and maintaining the school library website </li></ul> <p>Work Environment & Physical Requirements:</p> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to kneel, stoop, bend, and crouch. The teacher is periodically required to stand; while talking and listening. The teacher is occasionally required to sit; walk; lift; or carry.</p> <p>×</p>