What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Librarian Media Specialist position at Maury County Public Schools?
INTERIM DATES: 8.28.26- 10.26.26
Qualifications:
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Master's degree in Library and Information Science or similar Library
Science degree, as required by the State of Tennessee. -
Valid Tennessee teaching certificate with endorsement in Library
Information Specialist Pre-K-12
Job Overview: The role of the Library Media Specialist is to serve as a leader, program administrator,
instructional partner, information specialist, and teacher within the school and the
community. The library media specialist will develop, maintain, and provide access to
a current and comprehensive collection that meets the curriculum and interest needs
of its users. The library media specialist will be a coordinator and collaborator of
learning opportunities and resources for the students, teachers, and community.
- Job Functions:
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As Leader, the LMS will work collaboratively with administrators, departments,
and school teams to support academy programs, school goals, strategic plans,
district goals, and policies. - Promotes literacy, exploration, and lifelong learning for all throughout the school.
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As Program Administrator, the LMS will select, organize and maintain a current
and comprehensive library collection that is age appropriate, relevant and meets the curriculum and
interest needs of its users, in accordance with state guidelines. - Maintain an inviting and user centered library environment.
- Manage library budgets, library staff, volunteers, and physical space.
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Maintain library, textbook, physical property, and technology inventories in accordance with Board
Policies. - Establish procedures and schedules for circulation and access of materials.
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As Instructional Partner, the LMS will work collaboratively with teachers and students to provide
instructional resources, digital resources, curriculum, and support to units of study and state standards. -
As Information Specialist, the LMS will provide expertise in acquiring and evaluating resources and
materials in all formats. -
Work collaboratively with the technology department to manage technology needs for students,
teachers, and school. -
As Teacher, the LMS will work collaboratively with teachers to provide instruction on literacy skills,
research, digital literacy, digital citizenship, literature and curriculum units
Salary : $51,506 - $92,612