Overview 25-26 Hiring : Library Media Specialist (Anticipated) - High School
The Chappaqua Central School District is seeking an excellent educator to serve as a Library Media Specialist at Horace Greeley High School. This anticipated probationary position begins February 2, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The district is committed to hiring an inclusive teaching staff and fostering warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming schools.
Responsibilities Inspires and supports the reading lives of both students and teachers by creating inclusive collections that acknowledge and celebrate diverse experiences and provide instructional opportunities to empower learners as effective users and creators of information and ideas.
Leads in the selection, integration, organization, and sharing of digital resources and tools to support transformational teaching and learning and develops the digital curation skills of others.
Builds instructional partnerships with educators to design and implement evidence-based curricula and assessments that integrate elements of deeper learning, critical thinking, information literacy, digital citizenship, creativity, innovation, and the active use of technology.
Empowers students as creators by encouraging and facilitating students to become increasingly self-directed as they create digital products of their learning that engage them in critical thinking, collaboration, and authentic real-world problem solving.
Partners with teachers to enhance classroom curriculum by integrating Makerspace activities within the library, providing hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences. Supports the design process and cross-curricular projects that foster creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving.
Maintains a learner's stance and continues to engage in professional learning opportunities through a PLN, conferences, readings, podcasts, etc.
Designs collaborative spaces by providing flexible spaces that promote inquiry, creativity, collaboration, and community.
Communicates effectively with students and parents.
Engages in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Participates in setting the school district’s vision and strategic plan for digital learning and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation to empower teachers and learners.
Qualifications New York State Certification as a Librarian or Library / Media Specialist
Salary and Benefits This position includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional development and mentor support.
Salary Range : $71,728 - $151,806
Employment Details Seniority level : Entry level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Education and Training
Industries : Primary and Secondary Education
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School District Hiring • Chappaqua, NY, United States