elementary librarian

Kennewick School District

<div>Position #AC23019 : Elementary Librarian (1.0 FTE Con)
 
Posting Dates : 04/07/2026-04/16/2026
 
Location: Amon Creek Elementary 
For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit: www.ksd.org/jobs 
**COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT** 
 
Required Qualifications:
 
1. Valid Washington State teacher's certificate with endorsment in Library Media 
 
2. Satisfactory evaluations
 
 
Preferred Qualifications:
 
1. Elementary teaching experience.
 
2. Learning Resources endorsement.
 
3. Demonstrated knowledge of computer science, ability to implement computerized library circulation system and lead computer implementation school wide.
 
4. Demonstrated ability to work with students of all ability levels: pre-primer to gifted elementary.
 
5. Demonstrated knowledge of the curriculum content areas as they relate to elementary education.
 
6. Ability to work with parents and staff in planning library curriculum and materials selection.
 
7. Demonstrated knowledge of the grant process and the ability for leadership in this area if needed.
 
8. Ability to organize school-wide reading events.
 
9. Demonstrated ability to interact positively with staff, students and parents.
 
10. Evidence of ability to support building and district goals, including working with groups of children across grade levels preK-5.
11. Willingness to make school-wide decisions based on &quot;what's best for kids&quot;.
12. Willingness to create an Accelerated Reader school-wide reading program and coordinate with staff members and PTO to enhance program.
13. Demonstrate ability to keep library neat, orderly, and presentable to staff and community members at all times.
 
14. Punctual and consistent attendance.
 
 
Job Description:
 
1. Motivates and inspires the reading of children&rsquo;s literature through a variety of activities.
 
2. Works with individual and small groups on information skills, reference work, book selection and other independent activities.
 
3. Organizes and promotes interest areas within the center.
 
4. Teacher units of information skills.
 
5. Demonstrates the proper use of technology in the instructional process.
 
6. Develops a climate that encourages students to take full advantage of the resource center and keeps faculty and students informed about new books, materials, equipment and services.
 
7. Oversees computer needs/problems and communicates those technology needs to district tech support.
 
8. Plans and administers for the school curricula program as defined below:
 
a. Selects print and non-print materials that are of interest and motivating to its users.
 
b. Selects the best available print and non-print materials to supplement the school&rsquo;s curriculum.
 
c. Supervises the cataloging and/or processing of all incoming materials to ensure maximum availability.
 
d. Evaluates the collection of materials annually.
 
9. Consults with staff to plan for maximum center utilization.
 
10. Supervises and trains library helpers, i.e., paraeducators, secretaries, parents, students, and volunteers.
 
11. Prepares and monitors library budget and reports.
 
12. Utilizes the latest technology in the circulation and management of library/media materials.
 
13. Provides leadership, organization, coordination, and monitoring for the Accelerated Reader Program.
14. Provide support reading instruction up to one hour per day, if needed.
15. Ability to make decisions &quot;Based on What's Best for Kids&quot;.
 
16. Other duties as assigned. 
<div>PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm. 
Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 
Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties. 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate. 
Application Procedure: In-District staff must complete an internal online application by 10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date. In-building/In-district staff will have eight school days, or eight working days during the summer to apply for a vacant position through the online application system. The employee may choose but will not be required to meet with the building administrator to understand the building practices, procedures and initiatives specific to the position to which they are applying. After eight days if an in-building employee is qualified for the position, the principal will offer the employee the position. In the case that more than one in-building employee is interested in a position, the position will be offered to the qualified and senior employee. If a position is not filled in-building after the eight day period, the position will be offered to the qualified, most senior in-district applicant, if any. Teachers with a summative evaluation score of 1 or 2 are not eligible to transfer unless agreed upon by the District and Association. 
Out-of-District applicants must complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest, resume, valid Washington state teaching credential, and copies of transcripts with degree posted. All hires are subject to completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. 
The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: 
<div>Civil Rights &amp; Equity : Dr. Thomas Brillhart - (509) 222-5335 (thomas.brillhart@ksd.org)
</div><div>Section 504 , Title IX: BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5004 (bj.wilson@ksd.org) 
</div><div></div>Kennewick School District
1000 W. 4 th Ave.
Kennewick WA 99336 
This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District&rsquo;s Director of Human Resources. 
Kennewick School District Contact Names and Email Address: 
Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources
HR@ksd.org
Certified/Classified ADA 
Amy Martinez, Assistant Director of Human Resources
HR@ksd.org
Classified ADA 
Kennewick School District
1000 West 4 th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336</div></div>

23019: Elementary Librarian (1.0 FTE Con)

Seattle Public Schools

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Overview of Position</h2></div>
<div>Under general direction of the principal, plans, organizes and administers the library media center program in assigned school; serves as consultant, teacher and resource specialist to students and school staff regarding the development and utilization of library media center resources and services to enhance and support the school's curriculum and learning environment.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Functions</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Develops and implements goals and objectives for assigned school library media center program in accordance with District policies and in cooperation with the Principal and the Library Curriculum Consultant.</li><li>
Integrates library media center program resources and services into the school instructional program; serves on committees as required; participates in the total instructional development within the school; may provide assistance in scheduling classes, teachers and students; assists in designing and implementing staff orientation and training programs.</li><li>
Maintains liaison between the school and Media Services Department staff; attends District Librarians' meetings; establishes contact with other libraries and resources as appropriate to meet student and staff media needs; communicates activities of the library and its goals to the school and community; prepares library media center reports as requested.</li><li>
Surveys and analyzes school material and service needs and ensures evaluation, selection, acquisition, and processing of materials in accordance with District procedures to meet those needs and to develop a relevant and balanced materials collection; consults with Principal to develop library media center budget; expends funds in conformance with District procedures.</li><li>
Manages circulation of library media center materials and equipment; ensures the climate in the library media center is conducive to a variety of learning experiences; schedules classes into the library media center; initiates or assists as requested in reading and research projects.</li><li>
Instructs students and staff, individually and in groups, in the use of materials, equipment, production techniques, and library media center services.</li><li>
Ensures the maintenance and inventory of the school's audio-visual equipment and facilitates the distribution of District audio-visual materials; may introduce and coordinate the use of new technologies as appropriate.</li><li>
Trains and provides lead direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional library media center staff as assigned.</li><li>
Performs related duties as assigned.</li></ul> 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 
Knowledge of: 
Elementary school curriculum. 
 
Ability to: 
Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and the public in a multicultural community; develop and monitor library budget; train and provide lead direction to staff. 
 
Desired: 
Participation in a professional organization; teaching experience with students of various ability levels and backgrounds; participation in District-wide curriculum and other committees.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Typical Qualifications</h2></div>
<div>EDUCATION: 
Bachelor's Degree in Education with a Learning Resources endorsement or Library Media endorsement. 
 
SUBSTITUTION: 
Specialization in school librarianship resources or educational media and two years of teaching experience may substitute for the learning resources endorsement. 
 
CERTIFICATE: 
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Learning 
Resources endorsement or Library Media endorsement.</div></div></div>

Roxhill Elementary - Librarian - 0.5 FTE

JOB
 PHASE I: OPEN TO ALL INTERNAL CERTIFICATED DISTRICT EMPLOYEES WHO WILL HAVE A CONTRACT NEXT YEAR AND CERTIFICATED SUBSTITUTES. Qualified substitutes may be interviewed at the request of the hiring team. Contingency contracts holders and non-converted one-year contract holders are not eligible to apply during this phase.Under general direction of the principal, plans, organizes and administers the library media center program in assigned school; serves as consultant, teacher and resource specialist to students and school staff regarding the development and utilization of library media center resources and services to enhance and support the school's curriculum and learning environment.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 Develops and implements goals and objectives for assigned school library media center program in accordance with District policies and in cooperation with the Principal and the Library Curriculum Consultant.Integrates library media center program resources and services into the school instructional program; serves on committees as required; participates in the total instructional development within the school; may provide assistance in scheduling classes, teachers and students; assists in designing and implementing staff orientation and training programs.Maintains liaison between the school and Media Services Department staff; attends District Librarians' meetings; establishes contact with other libraries and resources as appropriate to meet student and staff media needs; communicates activities of the library and its goals to the school and community; prepares library media center reports as requested.Surveys and analyzes school material and service needs and ensures evaluation, selection, acquisition, and processing of materials in accordance with District procedures to meet those needs and to develop a relevant and balanced materials collection; consults with Principal to develop library media center budget; expends funds in conformance with District procedures.Manages circulation of library media center materials and equipment; ensures the climate in the library media center is conducive to a variety of learning experiences; schedules classes into the library media center; initiates or assists as requested in reading and research projects.Instructs students and staff, individually and in groups, in the use of materials, equipment, production techniques, and library media center services.Ensures the maintenance and inventory of the school's audio-visual equipment and facilitates the distribution of District audio-visual materials; may introduce and coordinate the use of new technologies as appropriate.Trains and provides lead direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional library media center staff as assigned.Performs related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Elementary school curriculum.Ability to: Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and the public in a multicultural community; develop and monitor library budget; train and provide lead direction to staff.Desired: Participation in a professional organization; teaching experience with students of various ability levels and backgrounds; participation in District-wide curriculum and other committees.

Lowell Elementary - Librarian - 0.5 FTE

Highland Park Elementary - Librarian - 0.5 FTE

JOB
 Under general direction of the principal, plans, organizes and administers the library media center program in assigned school; serves as consultant, teacher and resource specialist to students and school staff regarding the development and utilization of library media center resources and services to enhance and support the school's curriculum and learning environment.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 Develops and implements goals and objectives for assigned school library media center program in accordance with District policies and in cooperation with the Principal and the Library Curriculum Consultant.Integrates library media center program resources and services into the school instructional program; serves on committees as required; participates in the total instructional development within the school; may provide assistance in scheduling classes, teachers and students; assists in designing and implementing staff orientation and training programs.Maintains liaison between the school and Media Services Department staff; attends District Librarians' meetings; establishes contact with other libraries and resources as appropriate to meet student and staff media needs; communicates activities of the library and its goals to the school and community; prepares library media center reports as requested.Surveys and analyzes school material and service needs and ensures evaluation, selection, acquisition, and processing of materials in accordance with District procedures to meet those needs and to develop a relevant and balanced materials collection; consults with Principal to develop library media center budget; expends funds in conformance with District procedures.Manages circulation of library media center materials and equipment; ensures the climate in the library media center is conducive to a variety of learning experiences; schedules classes into the library media center; initiates or assists as requested in reading and research projects.Instructs students and staff, individually and in groups, in the use of materials, equipment, production techniques, and library media center services.Ensures the maintenance and inventory of the school's audio-visual equipment and facilitates the distribution of District audio-visual materials; may introduce and coordinate the use of new technologies as appropriate.Trains and provides lead direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional library media center staff as assigned.Performs related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Elementary school curriculum.Ability to: Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and the public in a multicultural community; develop and monitor library budget; train and provide lead direction to staff.Desired: Participation in a professional organization; teaching experience with students of various ability levels and backgrounds; participation in District-wide curriculum and other committees.

Jefferson County Public Schools, KY

<div></div><div><ul><div><div>JobID: 39057</div></div> 
<div><div>
Position Type: 
 K-12 Teaching (includes Special Education)/LIBRARIAN MEDIA 194 DAY 
</div><div>
Date Posted: 
 4/8/2026 
</div><div>
Location: 
 WILDER ELEMENTARY 
</div><div>
Date Available: 
 07/01/2026 
</div><div>
Closing Date:
 
 04/23/2026</div><div> 
26-27 Librarian Transfer Instructions: 
Current JCPS Librarians who wish to transfer into this position must click HERE to be considered for this transfer. Transfer requests for this position WILL NOT be considered after 04/23/2026. For more information regarding the JCTA Teacher Transfer Process, please refer to Article 16 of the JCTA contract.</div><div></div><div>
Job Description: (Attached) 
Salary Schedule: III (Attached) 
Days/Hours: 194 Days/7 Hours 
Estimated New Hire Salary Range: $58,253.43 - $103,665.26 
As per board-approved salary placement rules.</div><div> 
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 
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 accessto information and ideas for students, faculty, and staff, under the supervision of the Principal. Provides leadership and expertise in maintaining a school library media program, serving as teacher and instructional partner, program manager, and information specialist. The librarian is responsible for working collaboratively with school administration and staff to develop a library program that supports the curriculum; provides instructional leadership for the promotion of literacy; develops and maintains a media center collection rich in both print and digital materials; and manages the media center as a flexible, dynamic learning environment. 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</div><ul><li>
Master's degree in Education or Library Science</li><li>
Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate and Library Media Specialist Endorsement</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team situation</li><li>
Effective communication skills</li></ul><div> 
**Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination**</div><div> 
Attachment(s):<ul><li>
Article 16.pdf</li><li>
JOB Family III Salary Schedule 2025-2026.pdf</li><li>
Librarian School Media final.docx</li></ul></div></div></ul></div>

Librarian School Media -Wilder Elementary School (2026-2027) - Start Time 7:30am

Le Monde International School

<div>Le Monde International School is seeking a certified School Librarian / Media Specialist to lead a dynamic library and media program for elementary children while teaching engaging middle school electives such as journalism, newspaper, podcasting, and/or digital media.
We are a tuition-free, public charter school serving Pre-K through 8th grade, offering French and Spanish language alongside English and all Oklahoma academic standards. This role blends traditional librarianship, instructional technology, and creative teaching.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead and manage the school library and media program</li><li>
Promote literacy, research skills, and digital citizenship</li><li>
Collaborate with teachers to integrate media and technology into instruction</li><li>
Teach middle school electives: journalism, newspaper, podcasting, digital media</li><li>
Guide student publishing, broadcasting, and creative projects</li><li>
Support school-wide literacy and media initiatives</li><li>
Promote library resources through social media management and community outreach activities to increase engagement and awareness.</li><li>
Collaborate with colleagues on project management tasks related to research initiatives, database maintenance, and information management systems.</li></ul></div>

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