Job Description:

Library/Media Specialist

Reports To:

Principal

Dept/School:

Assigned Campus

Employment:

200 Day

Calendar:

10 Months / 200 Days

Salary Grade:

Degree and Years (Classified scale)

Date Revised:

11/18/25

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

Master's degree

Valid Tennessee teaching license

Applicable Library Information endorsement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of library and information science

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Instruction

1. Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students and other library users to help them locate resources and use research techniques. Serve as an information resource for users of library/media center materials.

2. Work with teachers to convey appropriate use of materials and help schedule materials for classroom instructional use. Encourage the appropriate use of video programing and other media for educational purposes.

3. Design, develop, and present staff development for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.

Library Programs

4. Plan and implement an effective school library program that meets identified needs and create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.

5. Make recommendations for acquisitions and manage the processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of library/media resources.

6. Assist teachers in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.

7. Develop and maintain up-to-date resource files including instructional program schedules and other community resources.

8.Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

9. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.

Student Management

10. Carry out student discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.

Administration

11. Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

12. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

13. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules and regulations, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

14. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of clerical aide(s), student aides, and volunteers

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including computer; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instruction equipment

Posture:

Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders

Lifting:

Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment:

Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust.

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Notes:

The duties outlined are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment for this classification.