Librarian for FY26 School Year
: Job Details :

LIBRARIAN/MEDIA SPECIALIST REPORTS TO: Principal LENGTH OF CONTRACT OR WORK YEAR: 187 Days FLSA STATUS: Exempt SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates and directs the activities of school library media support personnel including library media assistants, technical assistants, student assistants, and volunteers.

Provides the leadership and instructional resources and services for implementation of a school library media program that serves as an integral part of a student-centered educational process.

Plans and implements for teaching and learning by

Assessing learning and information needs of students and staff

Planning and working collaboratively with teachers

Instructing students and staff in the effective use of ideas and information

Incorporating information literacy into day-to-day instruction

Advocating and promoting reading and lifelong learning

Leading in the school's use of instructional technology to enhance learning

Upgrading professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis

Plans and implements for information access, evaluation, and use

Leads teachers, technology staff, and students in a collaborative process to select and evaluate resources that address curricular needs and learning goals of students and teachers in the information age

Keeps accurate inventories of print, non-print, technology materials, and equipment

Implements an ongoing collection development and evaluation process

Adheres to copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and use of resources

Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom and ethical behavior

Planning and implementing for program administration by adhering to the standards in MS Librarian Evaluation.

Provides technical support to teachers, maintains record for Accelerated Reading and Star Program.

Evaluates the school library media program on a continual basis according to accepted standards of quality

Organizes school library media facilities and resources in a manner that supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and maximizes intellectual and physical access to resources.

Interacts effectively with students, staff, administration, and the general public to promote and expand the school library media program.

Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior

Prepares and submits accurate reports as required

Adherence to the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics/Standards of Conduct.

Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor or district administrators.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid Mississippi license with endorsement as librarian/media specialist (440).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.