If you know of any positions not listed here please send a note via our Ask Us form. You might also check national services such as Library Job Postings on the Internet (school library media section), LISjobs.com, or ALA's JobList. You can also check national and state listservs (e.g. Schools in PA or LM_NET nationally) or web sites of your state department of education or SLM association (e.g. PA-Educator.net or TIPS for PA, OELMA for Ohio jobs, etc.).
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Upper Darby School District (PA)
The Upper Darby School District has an opening for a certified elementary librarian. If interested, please contact Lou DeVlieger (Asst. Supt.), 610-789-7200, or Dave Sanderson (Principal), 610-284-7992.
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Harrisburg City School District (PA)
The Harrisburg City School District is seeking a school librarian. The candidate must possess: PA certification as School Librarian; ability to provide a comprehensive and dynamic library program that will engage students and support teachers in the learning process; ability to organize and manage an appropriate collection of resources and materials; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge and ability to use current and emerging technologies; and knowledge of best practices in instruction. For further information visit the district's Employment page (application on left menu).
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Deer Lakes School District (PA)
The Deer Lakes School District has a job opening for a Middle School Librarian. The school district is located about 24 miles northeast of the city of Pittsburgh. The candidate must hold Pennsylvania School Library certification. Please send letter of interest, completed PA standard teaching application, credentials, college transcripts, certification, three letters of reference, and Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to the address below, or if credentials are available on PAEducator, please send letter of interest and resume only to:
Dr. Thomas Lesniewski
Deer Lakes Middle School
17 East Union Road, P.O. Box 20
Russellton, PA 15076 -
Elmira City School District (NY)
The Elmira City School District has a full time opening for a certified Library Media Specialist. To apply send a letter of interest, a completed application (available by download), current vita, three letters of reference (not more than three years old), hard copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts on school letterhead, and a New York State Teaching Certification. For additional information e-contact Joy Doane by email (jdoane@elmiracityschools.com) or phone (607-0735-3022).
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Altoona Area School District (PA)
The Altoona Area School District , a large semi-urban district in Blair County (30 minutes South of State College), is seeking a certified Library Science instructor for the elementary level. Interested individuals should submit the PA standard teaching application, copy of teaching certificate, official college transcript in a sealed envelope, three letters of recommendation, and copies of acts 34, 151 and 114 clearances to:
Margaret M. McMinn, Director of Human Resources
Altoona Area School District
1415 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8325
(814) 940-6996 (fax)
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Chester County (PA)
SL&IT graduate, Shirley LeClerc, invites interested candidates to note the following current and future opportunities in Chester County, PA:
- Radnor School District (2 elementary positions)
- Great Valley School District (1 elementary position)
- Downingtown Area School District (possible future openings for elementary librarian in new school)
- Church Farm School (2 part-time positions possible in August)
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School District of Haverford Township (PA)
The School District of Haverford Township is seeking an Elementary Librarian. MU graduate, Jayne Dambman, reports that 4 of the 5 elementary schools in the district employ librarians that are either Mansfield graduates or are currently in the SL&IT program. "We're hoping for 5 out of 5!" To apply submit a PA REAP application then send the usual Documents to the district office:
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
School District of Haverford Township
1801 Darby Road
Havertown, PA 19083
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Pine-Richland School District (PA)
Eden Hall Upper Elementary School is looking for an elementary librarian. The school is brand new and located in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh- Gibsonia, PA. The librarian, for grades 4-6, will set up the new library and serve the student body of 1,200, with the help of a full time aide. Preference is given to candidates with an MLIS from an accredited library school and 1-2 years experience. To apply post your credentials on PA Educator and send a resume only to:
Mr. Robert Cooper, Principal, Richland Elementary School
3811 Bakerstown Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044
724-756-0521For questions email Kathy Batykefer (kbatykefer@pinerichland.org).
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Northern York County School District (PA)
Northern York County School District (Dillsburg, PA) has an open position for an elementary school librarian, effective at the end of the school year. The librarian (replacing a retiring librarian of 24 years) is responsible for two schools of 400 Grade 1-5 students each. While the librarian teaches at one school a library aide works at the other. Submit letter of interest, PA standard teaching application, resume, transcripts, copy of PA teaching certificate, and copies of current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances to:
Dr. Brian M. Small, Supt, Northern York County School District
657 S. Baltimore St.,
Dillsburg, PA 17019For questions call Jill Speck, Administrative Secretary to the Superintendent at 717-432-8691 ext. 1102 or email to jspeck@nycsd.k12.pa.us.
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West Chester Area School District (PA)
The West Chester Area School District will soon advertise a position for elementary school librarian. They are looking for an energetic, knowledgeable person. The starting salary, with a Masters Degree, is $46,720. The library program is an exemplary one and the librarian that is retiring has been a wonderful asset. The library is flexible and utilizes many technologies in their program. Keep your eyes posted on their web site for the official posting for this excellent opportunity.
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Various Positions Nationwide
SL&IT student, Joe Lombard, recently sent us a hot tip:
Just FYI, I came across this site of school districts and what positions they are recruiting for for next school year. There are about 40 that list Library Media Specialist.
