McCracken County Public Schools is hiring: RMS Library Media Specialist in Paduc

*Only 7 extended days remain for the 2025-2026 school year

Must have Library Media Specialist Certificate to be considered for this position.

CLASS TITLE: LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

PRIMARY FUNCTION:To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of Library Media Center (LMC) resources by:

Demonstrating Professional Leadership Assessing and Communicating Learning Results

Demonstrating Knowledge of Content Reflecting/Evaluating Teaching/Learning

Designing and Planning Instruction Collaborating with Colleagues/Parents/Others

Creating and Maintaining Learning Climate Engaging in Professional Development

Implementing and Managing Instruction Demonstrating Implementation of Technology

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and the School SBDM Council.
• Develops short and long-range goals that guide the development of the LMC.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the operation of the LMC.
• Aligns the LMC goals to those of the school.
• Prepares and administers budgets according to needs of the LMC.
• Coordinates the school's implementation of KETS (if assigned).
• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students.
• Establishes methods for flexible scheduling of classes and students to promote use by individuals, small groups, and whole class.
• Collaborates with teachers in planning assignments leading to extended use of LMC resources.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new LMC materials in alignment with the curriculum.
• Classifies, catalogs, processes, and organizes for circulation of educational media technology.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using LMC resources.
• Trains and supervises clerks/assistants, student assistants, and adult volunteers (if assigned) to perform duties efficiently.
• Maintains a current inventory of holdings and withdraws obsolete material.
• Participates in school committee structure.
• Provides access to professional materials and information.
• Participates in various professional organizations that relate to library media and technology.
• Maintains the LMC to be a functional, attractive, and orderly environment that encourages maximum use.
• Plans and/or participates in special projects or proposals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Principal.

• Adheres to the professional code of ethics.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Maintains a professional and appropriate appearance.
• Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

-Valid State Teaching Certificate

-School Media Librarian Certificate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.