A Librarian helps people find information that they need in a library or in other collections or sources, including electronic databases. Organizes and catalogues library materials, plans library programs, and orders new materials or equipment. May work in school libraries or special information centers within government agencies or businesses; may specialize as a law librarian or medical librarian.
Picadome Elementary School Media Librarian 0.4 FTE
Fayette County Public Schools
PICADOME ELEMENTARY
- Lexington, Kentucky This job is also posted in Fayette County Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5853214
Application Deadline:
Aug 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Fayette County Public Schools, KY
JOB
DESCRIPTION
- Media Librarian To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.
Media Librarian
Job Class Code:
1060
Position Type:
Salary
Job Type:
Certified
Pay Grade:
Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels
Reports To:
Superintendent's Designee
Supervises:
N/A
Work Calendar Name:
Elem counselors, Media Librarians, mental health specialists, PGES coaches, social workers, technology resource teachers
Days in work calendar: 199
JOB SUMMARY
Develops and facilitates a school based library media program which meets and exceeds goals established by federal, state and local school authorities in order to provide information needs of students and teachers in the instructional process.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Conducts and facilitates activities and projects to provide quality school library media services to students and teachers which support the curriculum parameters and instruction.
Manages and supervises the organization and operation of the school library/media center.
Provides leadership and direction to assigned school as they implement instructional technology plans, particularly as they relate to library and information services.
Provides for school professional development for staff to encourage leadership, competence, and creativity in developing programs.
Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom that govern the universal right to read and to access information and ideas.
Prepares, administers, monitors, amends, and keeps an accounting of budget designated for library/media center; attend to all recordkeeping, correspondence, requests, meetings, related to library/media center.
Maintains knowledge of current statutes, policies, guidelines, regulations, trends and research that affect the instructional program and assist assigned school in remaining current on such information related to school library media services.
Assists school staff with curriculum, instruction, and assessment projects. Serve on various district and school committees upon request.
Brings to the attention of the Coordinator, Media Services matters related to instructional improvement which require consideration or action in the area of library media services.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Major in Library and Information Science
Master's degree
Five years of successful teaching experience
Strong management and leadership ability
Ability to plan, organize, and implement numerous projects simultaneously
Licenses or Certifications:
Kentucky certification for Library/Media Science (K-12)
Special Requirements:
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
Job Description Creation Date:
Revision Date:
1/1995
7/2012
10/2024
The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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