For 2026-27 school year. 185 contract days. Salary commensurate with Rank and Experience.

Benefits include state retirement and state sponsored health insurance plus additional optional benefits.

 

Valid Ky. Teaching Certification must include School Media Librarian for All Grades or eligibility for certification.

 

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted until a candidate has successfully completed all preemployment requirements and the position is officially filled.

 

BASIC FUNCTION

 

The school librarian manages the school library media center, supports student learning, promotes literacy, and collaborates with teachers to integrate research and information skills into the curriculum. This role fosters a welcoming environment that encourages reading, inquiry, and responsible use of information and technology.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

 

Library Management

• Manage and supervise the organization and operation of the school library/media center.
• Maintain and organize the library collection, including books, digital resources, and media materials
• Oversee circulation, cataloging, and inventory of materials
• Evaluate, select, and order new resources aligned with curriculum needs
• Ensure the library space is clean, organized, and conducive to learning

Instruction & Collaboration

• Conduct and facilitate activities and projects to provide quality school library media services to students and teachers which support the curriculum parameters and instruction.
• Teach students research skills, digital literacy, and information evaluation
• Teach students reading skills
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and support instructional units and projects
• Assist students and staff in locating and using resources effectively
• Support curriculum goals through resource integration

Technology & Media Support

• Stay abreast of technological advancements by attending seminars, workshops, etc., for up to-date training.
• Provide leadership and direction to assigned school as they implement instructional technology plans, particularly as they relate to library and information services.
• Manage and promote digital resources, databases, and online tools
• Assist students and staff with technology use related to research and learning
• Promote responsible digital citizenship
• Use various kinds of equipment effectively.

Student Engagement & Literacy Promotion 

• Encourage reading through book talks, displays, and reading programs
• Organize events such as book fairs, author visits, or literacy initiatives
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students

Administrative Duties 

• Prepare, administer, monitor, amend, and keep an accounting of budget designated for library/media center; attend to all recordkeeping, correspondence, requests, meetings, related to library/media center.
• Maintain knowledge of current statutes, policies, guidelines, regulations, trends and research that affect the instructional program and assist assigned school in remaining current on such information related to school library media services.
• Develop and manage the library budget
• Supervise students and maintain appropriate behavior expectations
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adhere to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Principal, Assistant Principal or District Administration.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

 

Knowledge of:

• Curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Ability to: 

• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Three years of successful teaching experience

 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Kentucky certification for Library/Media Science (All Grades)

 

 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and District Administration

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL (FBI) AND STATE (KSP) FINGERPRINT SUPPORTED CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT (CAN) RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. KRS 160.380

 

As a condition of initial employment, all employees shall pass a medical examination. The medical examination shall be reported on the form required by Kentucky Administrative Regulation available at the Board of Education office. The examination shall be provided by a licensed physician, physician assistant (PA), or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Each medical examination shall include a risk assessment for tuberculosis as required by Kentucky Administrative Regulation. Individuals identified by that assessment as being at high risk for TB shall be required to undergo a tuberculin skin test. 702 KAR 001:160

 

All applicants being considered for employment shall be required to submit to a urinalysis test for the detection of illegal use of drugs and alcohol. An applicant refusing to complete any part of the drug testing procedure will not be considered a valid candidate for employment with the District, and such will be considered as a withdrawal of the individual’s application for employment. If substance screening shows a confirmed positive result for which there is no current physician’s prescription, a second confirming test may be requested by the HRC. If the first or any requested second confirming test is positive, any current job offer will be revoked. The applicant will not be permitted to reapply for employment with the District for at least twelve (12) months and not until the applicant shows proof of successful completion of a drug rehabilitation program or proof that the applicant is no longer engaging in illegal drug use. SISD School Policy 03.23251

 

As a condition of initial employment, all employees shall complete annual training for the use of physical restraint and seclusion in school districts. 704 KAR 7:160