Librarian - Midway Elementary School and Springdale Elementary School

A school library information specialist (librarian) for grades K-8 in a Tennessee public school manages the library media center, co-teaches instructional units and nurtures foundational literacy. This dual-role educator must balance early-childhood foundational literacy strategies for elementary students while training middle school students in digital citizenship and research protocols. 1.

Instructional LeadershipLiteracy Promotion Standard-Aligned Lessons:

Deliver library media curriculum matching the Tennessee Academic Standards, focusing on information literacy and digital citizenship. K-5

Foundational Reading:

Lead read-alouds, storytelling, and early phonics-supporting library activities to boost primary grade reading fluency. 6-8

Research Skills:

Instruct middle-grade students on evaluating online databases, checking source credibility, citing media, and leveraging technology tools.

Literacy Initiatives:

Coordinate building-wide literacy events, including book fairs, reading challenges, and author visits. 2.

CollaborationCo-Teaching Teacher Partnerships:

Actively co-plan units with classroom teachers to integrate cross-curricular research and electronic media into science, social studies, and ELA blocks.

Resource Matching:

Pull physical and digital text sets tailored to support various student ability levels, learning styles, and IEP requirements. 3.

Collection ManagementAdministration Curated Collection:

Evaluate, select, order, and weed library books and electronic materials adhering to Tennessee law and local school board policies.

Circulation System Management:

Maintain the library cataloging system (e.g., Destiny), conduct annual inventory, and manage checkout procedures.

Budget Accountability:

Direct the library budget allocation and handle state funding documentation transparently. 4.

Learning Environment Supervision Space Optimization:

Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and appropriately orderly environment optimized for simultaneous group work and quiet reading.

Student Safety:

Supervise class rotations, open library times, and student library assistants while complying with the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics. 5.

QualificationsRequirements Education:

Bachelor's degree in Education or Library Science required; Master's degree in Library Informatics or Library Science (MLIS) highly preferred.

Licensure:

Hold or be eligible for a valid Tennessee Educator License