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SY 26-27 Library Media Specialist

Young World Physical Education, Lynchburg, VA, United States


SY 26-27 Library Media Specialist
Lynchburg City Schools PERRYMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Lynchburg, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5650172

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Job Description
SY 26-27 Library Media Specialist GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Library Media Specialist Department: Perrymont Elementary School Salary Grade: 10.5M Teacher Pay Schedule FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: Perrymont Elementary School Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 04/16/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

The elementary school librarian supports the school's instructional program by supervising and managing a media center rich in instructional materials and topics of interest for students. Services include providing teachers with materials and resources to support the curriculum and to ensure that the library/media center is aligned with instructional programs in the school. In addition, the librarian introduces students to literature that broadens their interests and reinforces skills necessary to locate and utilize information.

Essential Functions
Instruction

Provides instruction and guidance to students in information literacy, teaching students how to navigate resources, and how to be safe, effective users of information.

Cooperates with staff: sharing effective media resources, providing materials for units of instruction, and creating educational experiences through collaborative planning.

Library Programs

Plans the school library program to meet the needs of a culturally diverse population

Maintains a collection that is current and meets the needs of the school community.

Administration

Manages acquisitions and maintains an accurate inventory of library resources.

Allocates a library budget based on school goals and the goals of the library program.

Shares data that gives insight into the use of the library and fund allocations.

Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and makes changes based on the findings.

Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area.

Student Management

Creates a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.

Carries out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.

Communication

Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Ability to Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward the school library.

Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors and school staff.

Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents. Effectively shares the policies and procedures of the library to all stakeholders.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

Honesty

Integrity

Ethical

Equity Minded

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Competence

Safety

Quality

Leadership Competencies

Models Excellent Customer Service

Thinks Strategically

Shows Initiative

Acts Decisively

Communicates Effectively

Works Collaboratively

Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

Technical Capabilities

Computer Literacy

Data Analysis and Management

Fiscal Planning and Management

Project Management

Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Library Media Teaching endorsement Pre-K-12.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Successful teaching experience, school library media experience and knowledge of effective teaching strategies

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Additional duties may include hall, lunch, recess, or bus supervision

SOL Testing coordinator at some sites

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS: OPEN SALARY: This is a 10.5 month position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales . DAYS: 210 START DATE: 2026-2027 Position Type: Non-Applicable

Contact Information

DOMINIQUE FOSTER , PRINCIPAL

PERRYMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Phone: 434-515-5250

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