Library Media Specialist

Rye City School District

Library Media Specialist

Start Date: Immediate or September 1, 2025

The award-winning Rye City School District is located in Southern Westchester on the shores of the Long Island Sound, 25 miles from New York City. We are seeking dynamic educators to join our teaching and learning community. Led by a dedicated and supportive administration and a Board of Education committed to active learning, our passionate & creative faculty and staff enjoys an inspired student body and an involved & supportive parent community. With The Rye Commitment as our guiding ethos, we seek to engage all students and staff in a positive, supportive learning environment where students can own their own learning and continuously grow academically, socially, and emotionally. See: The Rye Commitment

Essential Attributes:

• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and partner with students & parents in the learning process.

• Consult with teachers as they plan instruction to ensure the incorporation of appropriate library, media and technology into daily instruction in order to build information literacy skills.

• Experience designing student-centered lessons and engaging curricula that individually challenges students and inspires them to grow. Ability to serve as an instructional coach for a wide range of educators with varied teaching styles, experience levels, and subject areas.

• Serve as the building expert in research methodology, proper citation, and modern/innovative academic research strategies.

• Thoughtful, reflective practitioner that is culturally responsive in their pedagogical approach with a proven commitment to the principles of equity and inclusion.

• Highly skilled in differentiating instruction to personalize learning to meet the diverse needs of all students, can effectively model instruction for adult learners.

• Demonstrated understanding of authentic assessment, data-driven instruction, and methods for gathering and evaluating evidence of deeper learning.

• Evaluate, acquire, and promote resources to meet the learning needs of all students.

• Manage the daily operations/functions of a 21st century “learning commons” including maintaining a welcoming learning environment with flexible seating and innovative learning spaces.

• Manage data systems for ordering, circulation, and the management of instructional resources.

Certification: NY State Library Media Specialist Certification Required

This position includes a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and extensive opportunities for professional learning, continued growth, and mentored support.

The Rye City School District is an equal opportunity employer. Ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse candidates are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

Candidates are also welcomed to apply via OLASJOBS.org https://olasjobs.org/job-details/RYCN0330276-7020