Interim- Elementary Library Media Specialist

Minimum master's degree with valid Tennessee teaching license required. Must hold proper endorsement (073 or 473). This position starts as soon as possible and will end May 22, 2026. See the job description below for more information.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS                  

1. Master’s degree.
2. Valid Tennessee teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement. 
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO            

Principal

JOB GOAL                

To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth; to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media center resources.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operates and supervises the media center to which assigned.

1. Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media center materials.

1. Assists teachers in the selection of books, leveled texts, and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program.

1. Informs teachers and other staff members about new materials the media center acquires.

1. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials, and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.

1. Incorporates digital citizenship and library standards during instructional classes.

1. Oversees digital STEM space programs and student activities

1. Collaborates with teachers to design digital STEM activities that align to Tennessee State Standards.

1. Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources.

1. Promotes appropriate conduct of students using digital media center facilities.

1. Maintains an inventory of instructional materials.

1. Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference material in relation to planned assignments.

1. Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic on the invitation of the teacher.
2. Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.

1. Arranges displays and exhibits likely to interest the media center’s patrons.

1. Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collection.
2. Performs the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the media center.

1. Performs such other duties as may reasonably be prescribed by the principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 25 lbs. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

• Pushing and/or pulling
• Climbing
• Stooping and/or kneeling
• Reaching
• Talking
• Hearing
• Seeing

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

1. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
2. Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
3. Adaptability to dealing with students.
4. Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.
2. Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments.
3. Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
4. Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
5. Manual Dexterity: Ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers.
6. Form Perception: To make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures.
7. Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working environment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.