2025-2026 SY Certified: Librarian

TITLE:  Librarian/Media Specialist                         FTE:   1.0

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt                                  WORK CALENDAR:  193 days                                  

COMPENSATION:   Certified School-Based Support Staff Compensation Guide (Starting $49,883)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains current knowledge of and supports the curriculum through collection development

2. Demonstrates knowledge of the school’s diverse student population through the creation of library programming and collecting resources that represent the needs of diverse learners

3. Comprehensive knowledge of resources:

    

   1. Within the library’s collection, 

   2. Utilizes a variety of online and electronic resources,

   3. Skilled in accessing information

   4. Actively seeks relevant resources within/outside of the district; including working with the public library to connect students and staff to free resources.

4. Strives to be familiar with current and classic literature and promotes books, reading, and a love of learning

5. Demonstrates genuine care and respect for students and staff, and uses praise and positive reinforcement

6. Establishes a culture of learning by creating an environment that is inviting, flexible, attractive, and conducive to learning

7. Manages library procedures and physical space through established guidelines to ensure safety and optimize flexibility and accessibility

8. Communicates clears standards for student conduct, monitors behavior, and responds appropriately to student misbehavior

9. When teaching, directions and procedures are communicated clearly and effectively 

10. Librarian/ Media Specialist demonstrates and models the effective use of technology and resource tools available to staff and students

11. Consistently uses open-ended and probing questions to guide students’ inquiry and to help students to think critically as they formulate pertinent questions about their research topics

12. Engages students in learning through the recommendation of resources that complement the content learning goals

13. Models flexibility and responsiveness through the employment of diverse strategies to ensure successful learning for all students

14. Strives to support instructional goals and assessments by providing the necessary resources, technology, and instructional services that are available to support these goals

15. Actively plans with teachers and groups of teachers in planning and implementing learning activities that integrate the use of multiple resources, the development of research skills, and various literacies

16. Cultivates and maintains a collection of library and technology resources by regularly assessing the relevancy of, advocating for, purchasing, and weeding resources

17. Maintains the library catalog

     

    1. Maintains appropriate records of library materials

18. Consistently provides technology in an equitable manner and consistently works with the Information Technology department to ensure continuous access to technology for all stakeholders

19. Remains current in educational technologies and assists stakeholders with the use of these technologies

20. Engages in reflective practices, evaluating the effectiveness of services, resources, instructional strategies, and facilities to ensure that they are meeting the goals of the library program

21. Actively promotes the use of the library, library programming, new resources, and services

22. Solicits feedback and input from the school’s staff and community to improve instruction, programs, and services

23. Seeks continual growth and professional development opportunities

24. Manages library personnel by:

     

    1. Establishing expectations that motivate and guide support staff to perform with initiative and independence

    2. Consistently delegates responsibility and provides training, supervision, and support

25. Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues

26. Provide a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community

27. Perform responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner

28. Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

Education / Certificate
    1.Minimum of Bachelor’s degree 

     2. Current and valid Arizona Department of Education teaching certification with a school

         Library media specialist endorsement

     3. Current and valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card 

Experience

1.  A minimum of one year of classroom teaching experience.

2. Working knowledge of school technology/media equipment

3. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, students, and parents.

4. Ability to participate in professional development to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be an educational leader

5. Displays excellent organizational skills.

6. Ability to be self directed

7. Experience in problem-solving, adept at troubleshooting

8. Ability to be adaptable, flexible and willing to change 

9. Able to manage high stress situations and multiple simultaneous projects/tasks

Communication Skills

1. Strong writing, literacy, and communication skills; uses effective communication strategies to               interact with a variety of audiences

      2.  Bilingual communication is beneficial

Computer Skills

1. Technical experience with Google Suite

2. Technical experience with Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

1. Must be able to vary from standing, sitting, or walking   

2. Must be able to lift and carry materials and packages weighing up to 15 pounds

3. Must be able to move quickly when needed  (student safety)

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to tolerate a high paced working environment

2. Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting and computer work

3. Must be able to multitask

4. Must be able to obtain District certificate for driving a District vehicle 

5. Must be able to be flexible with work hours

1-202 – EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The District expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.