Library Media Specialist 2026-2027

Daviess County School District

Job Location:

Owensboro, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DETAILS
Job Class Description:MEDIA LIBRARIAN	Class Code:1060
Job Title:LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Supervisory Responsibilities:LIBRARY MEDIA CLERK
Position Type: FULL-TIME	FLSA Classification: EXEMPT
Reports To: PRINCIPAL	Location:BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Compensation:Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS certified salary schedule Hours Per Day:7 hours/day Contracted Days:186 days/year
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Hold a valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate for School Media Librarian (K-12) Knowledge Of: Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer e-mail and websites. Subject matter in area of assignment. Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to area of specialty. In-service materials subject matter and methods in area of specialty. Record-keeping techniques. Communication skills. Research methods and report writing techniques. Laws rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. Principles of training and providing work direction. Technical aspects of field of specialty.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary: Provides a well-balanced media center containing materials in all formats equipment and a program of services which enhances and supports the schools educational goals and objectives by providing access to information and ideas for students faculty and staff. Essential Functions Duties and Responsibilities: Organizes and administers the library media centers program of services to students and teachers to support the curriculum and to further the goals of the school. Maintains the library media center to be a functional attractive and orderly environment which encourages maximum use. Conducts an annual needs assessment and evaluation of the library media program through surveys etc. Maintains a balanced relevant physical and electronic library media collection discarding worn and obsolete materials and equipment as necessary by Board Policy. Plans the budgeting and expenditure of funds allotted to the library program to reflect the requirements of the curriculum subject to the Principals approval. Establishes efficient routines and procedures for the circulation utilization maintenance and inventory of the library media collection and equipment. Provides instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading viewing and using information and ideas in a wide variety of formats. Instructs encourages and collaborates with teachers in using library materials and equipment as needed or requested. Collaborates with teachers in planning instruction that will utilize library resources. Schedules trains and supervises the library media clerk/staff. Participates in relevant meetings and training to increase library expertise. Prepares periodic statistical financial and other reports as required. Assures compliance with federal state and district policy administrative procedures and negotiated agreements as applicable to assignment. Maintains current knowledge of program regulations requirements restrictions and standards. Prepares and delivers training opportunities as appropriate. Prioritizes plans and organizes work to meet schedules and timelines. Actively promotes a school-wide culture of literacy through activities such as storytelling book talks displays publications reading programs and special events. Empowers students to be critical thinkers skillful researchers and ethical users of information. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. Maintains positive and professional working relationships with students colleagues and community members. Protects confidential information.
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. Location duties responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district. Successful completion of post-offer pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment. *Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. Certified employee with year-to-year contract until continuing contract is granted 2. Participates in Kentucky Teachers Retirement System (KTRS)

Required Experience:

JOB DETAILSJob Class Description:MEDIA LIBRARIANClass Code:1060Job Title:LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALISTSupervisory Responsibilities:LIBRARY MEDIA CLERKPosition Type: FULL-TIMEFLSA Classification: EXEMPTReports To: PRINCIPALLocation:BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCompensation:Commensurate with salary range on the ...

JOB DETAILS
Job Class Description:MEDIA LIBRARIAN	Class Code:1060
Job Title:LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Supervisory Responsibilities:LIBRARY MEDIA CLERK
Position Type: FULL-TIME	FLSA Classification: EXEMPT
Reports To: PRINCIPAL	Location:BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Compensation:Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS certified salary schedule Hours Per Day:7 hours/day Contracted Days:186 days/year
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Hold a valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate for School Media Librarian (K-12) Knowledge Of: Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer e-mail and websites. Subject matter in area of assignment. Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to area of specialty. In-service materials subject matter and methods in area of specialty. Record-keeping techniques. Communication skills. Research methods and report writing techniques. Laws rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. Principles of training and providing work direction. Technical aspects of field of specialty.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary: Provides a well-balanced media center containing materials in all formats equipment and a program of services which enhances and supports the schools educational goals and objectives by providing access to information and ideas for students faculty and staff. Essential Functions Duties and Responsibilities: Organizes and administers the library media centers program of services to students and teachers to support the curriculum and to further the goals of the school. Maintains the library media center to be a functional attractive and orderly environment which encourages maximum use. Conducts an annual needs assessment and evaluation of the library media program through surveys etc. Maintains a balanced relevant physical and electronic library media collection discarding worn and obsolete materials and equipment as necessary by Board Policy. Plans the budgeting and expenditure of funds allotted to the library program to reflect the requirements of the curriculum subject to the Principals approval. Establishes efficient routines and procedures for the circulation utilization maintenance and inventory of the library media collection and equipment. Provides instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading viewing and using information and ideas in a wide variety of formats. Instructs encourages and collaborates with teachers in using library materials and equipment as needed or requested. Collaborates with teachers in planning instruction that will utilize library resources. Schedules trains and supervises the library media clerk/staff. Participates in relevant meetings and training to increase library expertise. Prepares periodic statistical financial and other reports as required. Assures compliance with federal state and district policy administrative procedures and negotiated agreements as applicable to assignment. Maintains current knowledge of program regulations requirements restrictions and standards. Prepares and delivers training opportunities as appropriate. Prioritizes plans and organizes work to meet schedules and timelines. Actively promotes a school-wide culture of literacy through activities such as storytelling book talks displays publications reading programs and special events. Empowers students to be critical thinkers skillful researchers and ethical users of information. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. Maintains positive and professional working relationships with students colleagues and community members. Protects confidential information.
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. Location duties responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district. Successful completion of post-offer pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment. *Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. Certified employee with year-to-year contract until continuing contract is granted 2. Participates in Kentucky Teachers Retirement System (KTRS)