Equity-Driven Library Media Specialist

Kipp-Kansas-City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools seeks a Library Media Specialist to foster literacy, information literacy, and digital citizenship for K-8 students. You will collaborate with teachers, select library materials, and promote reading programs while ensuring inclusive, equity-centered library services across the school.

Responsibilities include organizing collections, integrating tech tools, and promoting literacy initiatives with families and the community, under the guidance of school leadership.

Qualifications

• Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork.
• Deep commitment to educational equity and underserved communities.
• Valid Missouri Teaching license with required certification for subject and level assigned*.
• Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned.
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources and literacy into instruction.
• Select and acquire library materials aligned with curriculum, student interests and diverse needs.
• Teach students to locate, evaluate and use information; promote digital citizenship.
• Organize reading programs, author visits, book fairs, and literacy events.
• Integrate technology tools into library services and instruction; support educational software.
• Organize and maintain library collections; manage circulation and inventory.
• Make purchasing recommendations and reflect student population in resources.
• Collaborate with educators and community to promote literacy initiatives.
• Advocate for the library program's role in achievement and lifelong learning.
• Assess program effectiveness via data and adjust resource allocation.
• Create welcoming, inclusive library spaces reflecting diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Relentless focus on results

Commitment to teamwork

Collaboration in diverse environments

Diversity & inclusion mindset

Education

Missouri Teaching license (certification for subject & level)

Job description

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools seeks a Library Media Specialist to foster literacy, information literacy, and digital citizenship for K-8 students. You will collaborate with teachers, select library materials, and promote reading programs while ensuring inclusive, equity-centered library services across the school.

Responsibilities include organizing collections, integrating tech tools, and promoting literacy initiatives with families and the community, under the guidance of school leadership.