Library Media Specialist Long Term Substitute– Westbrook High School
Location: Westbrook Public Schools, Westbrook, Connecticut
Position Type: Full-Time, Long Term Substitute Position December 1, 2025-June 12, 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Application Deadline: Open until filled
About Westbrook High School:
Westbrook High School is a dynamic and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence, innovation, and the development of the whole student. We value curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, and we’re looking for a Library Media Specialist who shares our passion for helping students become ethical digital citizens and lifelong learners.
Position Overview:
The Library Media Specialist serves as an instructional leader and information specialist who empowers students and staff to access, evaluate, and use information effectively. The ideal candidate will foster a welcoming, intellectually vibrant library environment that supports reading, research, technology integration, and inquiry-based learning. Applicants with additional teaching certifications and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities Include:
Curate, organize, and maintain a diverse, inclusive, and current library collection in multiple formats.
Collaborate with teachers to integrate information literacy and digital citizenship skills into classroom instruction.
Support students in developing research, media, and technology skills aligned with Connecticut’s standards.
Promote a culture of reading and literacy across the school community.
Manage library resources, technology tools, and digital databases.
Facilitate equitable access to information and technology for all learners.
Lead and model best practices in copyright, fair use, and ethical information use.
Oversee library operations, scheduling, and student supervision in the media center.
Participate in school and district professional learning and curriculum initiatives.
Qualifications:
Valid Connecticut State Department of Education Certification as a Library Media Specialist (Endorsement #062).
Demonstrated knowledge of library management systems, instructional technology, and information literacy standards.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and student engagement.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a secondary school setting.
Familiarity with digital learning platforms and emerging educational technologies.
Passion for literature, inquiry-based learning, and student-centered education.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following through the district’s online application portal:
