Glendover Elementary School Media Librarian 1.0 FTE
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Glendover Elementary School Media Librarian 1.0 FTE
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
Location
Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, Kentucky
Job Summary
Develops and facilitates a school based library media program that meets and exceeds goals established by federal, state, and local school authorities to provide information needs of students and teachers in the instructional process.
Essential Functions
Conducts and facilitates activities and projects to provide quality school library media services to students and teachers that support curriculum parameters and instruction.
Manages and supervises the organization and operation of the school library/media center.
Provides leadership and direction to the school as they implement instructional technology plans, especially regarding library and information services.
Provides professional development for staff to encourage leadership, competence, and creativity in developing programs.
Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom governing the right to read and access information and ideas.
Prepares, administers, monitors, amends, and maintains an accounting of the budget designated for the library/media center; attends to all recordkeeping, correspondence, requests, and meetings related to the center.
Maintains knowledge of current statutes, policies, guidelines, regulations, trends, and research that affect the instructional program and assists the school in remaining current on library media services.
Assists school staff with curriculum, instruction, and assessment projects and serves on district and school committees upon request.
Brings to the attention of the Coordinator of Media Services matters related to instructional improvement requiring consideration or action in library media services.
Demonstrates the ability or willingness to communicate in more than one language at a novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned and 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).
Physical Demands
Work performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking.
Ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Ability to bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.
EEO Statement
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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Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
Location
Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, Kentucky
Job Summary
Develops and facilitates a school based library media program that meets and exceeds goals established by federal, state, and local school authorities to provide information needs of students and teachers in the instructional process.
Essential Functions
Conducts and facilitates activities and projects to provide quality school library media services to students and teachers that support curriculum parameters and instruction.
Manages and supervises the organization and operation of the school library/media center.
Provides leadership and direction to the school as they implement instructional technology plans, especially regarding library and information services.
Provides professional development for staff to encourage leadership, competence, and creativity in developing programs.
Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom governing the right to read and access information and ideas.
Prepares, administers, monitors, amends, and maintains an accounting of the budget designated for the library/media center; attends to all recordkeeping, correspondence, requests, and meetings related to the center.
Maintains knowledge of current statutes, policies, guidelines, regulations, trends, and research that affect the instructional program and assists the school in remaining current on library media services.
Assists school staff with curriculum, instruction, and assessment projects and serves on district and school committees upon request.
Brings to the attention of the Coordinator of Media Services matters related to instructional improvement requiring consideration or action in library media services.
Demonstrates the ability or willingness to communicate in more than one language at a novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned and 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).
Physical Demands
Work performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking.
Ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Ability to bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.
EEO Statement
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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