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Library Media Specialist High School 2026-2027 School Year
Owensboro Catholic Schools is seeking applicants for a full-time Library Media Specialist at Owensboro Catholic High School. The ideal candidate would be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who has a bachelor’s degree in Education with a teaching certificate for School Media Librarian (K-12).
Job Summary:
Provides a well-balanced media center containing materials in all formats, equipment, and a program of services, which enhances and supports the school’s 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 center’s 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 that encourages maximum use.
- 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 principal’s 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.
- 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 book talks, displays, publications, reading programs, special events, and sponsors student book club.
- Empowers students to be critical thinkers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
- Maintains positive and professional working relationships with students, colleagues, and community members.
- Protects confidential information.
The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check and complete safe environment training for the Diocese of Owensboro before employment can be granted.
Full-time employees are eligible to receive a 50% tuition discount and a 35% After School discount.
Owensboro Catholic Schools is an equal opportunity employer that provides a wide range of benefits.
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