Library Media Specialist (MS/HS)

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@ipsk 12.net