Elementary Librarian

Elementary Librarian Tahlequah Public Schools Cherokee Elementary - Tahlequah, Oklahoma This job is also posted in Tahlequah Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5577918

Application Deadline:

Jun 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 3, 2026 Job Description

TAHLEQUAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB

DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

ELEMENTARY LIBRARIAN

JOB

DESCRIPTION NARRATIVE

The media centers are designed to aid in the education of its youth and offer to every child the opportunity to have and use materials to enrich his/her knowledge and aid in the development of character and growth. A flexible service, with a main goal to promote more library or material center interest and usage is our responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge:

Master's degree with librarian/media specialist certification

Skills:

Able to work with students and staff. Must possess skills in library system, organization skills, light typing and clerical skills.

Machines/Equipment:

Computer, printer, telephone, copy machine, A/V equipment, televisions, VCRs, overhead projectors, film projectors, multi-media

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

OBJECTIVES - The general objectives are common to all schools. They are to serve over-all objectives of education. Participate effectively in the school program as it strives to meet the needs of pupils, teachers, parents, and other community members. Provide students with the educational materials and services most appropriate and meaningful in their growth and development as individuals. Stimulate and guide pupils in all phases of their reading, so they may achieve satisfaction and enjoyment and grow in judgment and appreciation of books. Provide library or materials center experience for students to develop helpful interest, make personal adjustments, and to acquire desirable social attitudes. Help students to become skillful and discriminating users of libraries or materials centers and of printed and audio-visual materials. Introduce pupils to community libraries as early as possible so their educational and cultural growth might continue. Assist teachers in selection and enrichment materials to continue growth of student. Cooperate with other librarians and community leaders in developing an over-all media program for the community Urge students to become skillful and ethical users of computer technology to prepare for lifelong learning in a technological society. Provide basic reference and bibliographic training to students to enhance research skills and information retrieval.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- The administration, school board, teachers and librarian share responsibilities and the opportunity to recognize the importance of books, curriculum materials, and enrichment tools. Provide current standards Meet North Central requirements Provide policy for selection Create "Right to Read" as embedded in our constitution Evaluation and policy of censorship Criteria for removal of books Establish lending/gift policy Provide cooperative effort and maintain public relations with patrons and other libraries

CONSULTING

- The library specialist actively serves with all administrators, teachers, chairpersons of departments and assists in selection of enrichment materials, as well as orientation instruction to the pupils. Orientation - to acquaint students in library usage Ordering materials for curriculum enrichment Cataloging, processing of materials Balancing of collection Criteria for audio visual equipment/materials Scheduling classes, events to center Interpret policies/cooperate with other libraries Cooperate with Administration on special programs budget/purchasing Other duties as assigned by supervisor/principal

SUPERVISOR

Principal Approved by Board of Education on ____________________.

WORK SCHEDULE

WORK

SCHEDULE

Days:

175 - 7.5 hrs/day +5 professional days

Hours:

a. Sit __2.5_ hrs b. Stand __3_ hrs c. Walk __2_ hrs

SALARY/BENEFITS

SALARY/BENEFITS

Wages:

per negotiated agreement

Fringes:

per negotiated agreement

Vacation:

N/A PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS

NOTE:

For the following requirements in terms of an 8 hour workday, "Occasional" = 1-33%, "Frequent" = 34-66%, "Continuous" = 67-100%.

MOTION:

NOT AT ALL

OCCASIONAL FREQUENT CONTINUOUS a. Bend/Stoop X b. Squat/Crawl X c. Climb/Height__ X d. Reach above X e. Crouch/Kneel X f. Push/Pull X

LIFT:

NOT AT ALL

OCCASIONAL FREQUENT CONTINUOUS a. Up to 10 lbs. X b. 11-24 lbs. X c. 25-34 lbs. X d. 35-50 lbs. X e. 51-74 lbs. X f. 75-100 lbs. X g. Over 100 lbs. X REPETITIVE

MOVEMENT

FEET:

Job requires employee use feet for repetitive movements i.e. operate controls Left Yes Right Yes Both Yes

HANDS:

Job requires employee use hands for repetitive action Simple Grasping Yes Firm Grasping Yes Full Hand Yes

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required