Librarian - Midway Elementary School and Springdale Elementary School

A school library information specialist (librarian) for grades K-8 in a Tennessee public school manages the library media center, co-teaches instructional units and nurtures foundational literacy. This dual-role educator must balance early-childhood foundational literacy strategies for elementary students while training middle school students in digital citizenship and research protocols.

1. Instructional LeadershipLiteracy Promotion

• Standard-Aligned Lessons: Deliver library media curriculum matching the Tennessee Academic Standards, focusing on information literacy and digital citizenship.
• K-5 Foundational Reading: Lead read-alouds, storytelling, and early phonics-supporting library activities to boost primary grade reading fluency.
• 6-8 Research Skills: Instruct middle-grade students on evaluating online databases, checking source credibility, citing media, and leveraging technology tools.
• Literacy Initiatives: Coordinate building-wide literacy events, including book fairs, reading challenges, and author visits.

2. CollaborationCo-Teaching

• Teacher Partnerships: Actively co-plan units with classroom teachers to integrate cross-curricular research and electronic media into science, social studies, and ELA blocks.
• Resource Matching: Pull physical and digital text sets tailored to support various student ability levels, learning styles, and IEP requirements.

3. Collection ManagementAdministration

• Curated Collection: Evaluate, select, order, and weed library books and electronic materials adhering to Tennessee law and local school board policies.
• Circulation System Management: Maintain the library cataloging system (e.g., Destiny), conduct annual inventory, and manage checkout procedures.
• Budget Accountability: Direct the library budget allocation and handle state funding documentation transparently.

4. Learning Environment Supervision

• Space Optimization: Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and appropriately orderly environment optimized for simultaneous group work and quiet reading.
• Student Safety: Supervise class rotations, open library times, and student library assistants while complying with the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics.

5. QualificationsRequirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Education or Library Science required; Master's degree in Library Informatics or Library Science (MLIS) highly preferred.
• Licensure: Hold or be eligible for a valid Tennessee Educator License