Library Media Specialist (MS/HS)
Ipswich Public School District Ipswich High School - Ipswich, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
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Job Details
Job ID: 5913908
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
Job Title: Library Media Specialist
School: Middle/High School
Reports To: Building Principals
FTE: 1.0
Work Year: School year, 10-month
Union: Ipswich Educators’ Association
Position Summary:
Ipswich Public Schools is seeking a visionary and collaborative Library Media Specialist to lead our shared Middle/High School Library Media Center. Following the district's mission to empower students as "savvy consumers of information," the specialist will transform the library into a hub of inquiry, digital literacy, and academic excellence for students in grades 6–12.
The successful candidate will be a partner in the instructional process, working closely with faculty to integrate 21st-century skills—critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration—into a diverse and inclusive curriculum.
Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts DESE License as a School Library Teacher (All Levels).
A Master's Degree from an ALA-accredited program (Library Science/Information Science) is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in library management systems, online databases, and educational platforms
Previous experience in a middle or high school setting is highly desirable.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $66,684 to $111,308 Per Year
Job Categories: Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist
Job Requirements: Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Peter Ginolfi, Principal
Ipswich Middle School
Email: pginolfi@ipsk12.net
