Elementary Librarian

Certified Librarian: Provide students and staff with access to a wide range of resources and learning experiences
designed to enrich their knowledge and foster intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
Develops and manages the school library program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Missouri school librarian certificate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and manage a library program that meets the individual and collective needs, interests, and
abilities of the students.
• Create a library environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests
of the students.
• Plan and organize library resources and activities to support student learning and encourage a love for
reading.
• Utilize a variety of instructional techniques and media to enhance learning and engage students.
• Assess the effectiveness of the library program on a regular basis and provide reports as required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, library materials, equipment, and
facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative
regulations.
• Comply with all district policies, rules, and regulations.
• Develop and enforce library rules to maintain order and ensure a productive learning environment.
• Be available to students and staff for assistance with research, information literacy, and resource
selection.
• Supervise and train library assistant(s) and volunteer(s), fostering a collaborative working environment.
Participate in professional development opportunities and stay current with library science trends and
practices.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required, contributing to the school community.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and the school community.
• Use technology effectively for library management, instruction, and communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Organizational skills to manage the library collection and coordinate library programs and services.
• Proficiency in using computer technology, including library management software, databases,
spreadsheet, and word processing software.
• Analytical skills to evaluate library services and resources.
• Effective public speaking and problem-solving skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Light Work: May require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities may be required for special library events.
• Position is in a library setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.
• Moderate travel may be required for professional development or library-related activities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements, physical demands, work environment, and conditions listed above are representative of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.