Library Media Specialist- (Central Middle School)

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools seeks a Library Media Specialist to enrich the school library, collaborate with faculty, and advance technology integration across the district. The role supports reading, research, and digital literacy for K-12 students.

The incumbent will lead cataloging, provide staff development, and help create a tech-enabled, inquiry-based learning environment aligned with MLS standards. This busy position is based on campus with regular district collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education required.
• Missouri State Certification as School Librarian (K-12) or Library Media Specialist (K-12) preferred.
• Expertise in instructional technology integration and teaching with technology best practices.

Responsibilities

• Circulate books to K-12 students and support independent reading.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and present lessons using digital and print resources.
• Maintain cataloging system and instruct on its use for staff and students.
• Provide professional development and coaching on digital and print resources for research and skills development.
• Support district 1:1 device initiative and ensure equitable access to technology.

Skills

Collaboration

Digital resources

Technology integration

Reading guidance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Missouri State Certification (K-12)

Tools

Google apps

Apple apps

Microsoft apps

Job description

Job Title: Library Media Specialist

Job Title Code: 849

Salary Grade: T01 –T06

Department: Information Technology Department

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: Updated 2026

PURPOSE OF JOB: To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will support the rigor of the Missouri Learning Standards and aid all students in acquiring the 21st century skills needed to take full advantage of library resources. The incumbent will collaborate with building faculty and staff to bring technology integration to a higher level across the entire school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be

assigned.

With Students

• Circulates books to all students (K-12) in support of independent reading.
• Promotes the appropriate and ethical conduct of students using library facilities and various types of media.
• Helps students to attain the skills necessary for independent reference work and use of digital and print resources for independent and non-independent learning, leveraging district adopted resources.
• Helps students attain the skills necessary to successfully navigate a technology rich environment.
• Gives reading guidance to students who need reading support .
• Supports students in pursuing individual intellectual interests.
• Makes provisions for library resources to be available to students and parents throughout and outside the instructional day.

With Teachers

• Collaborates with classroom teachers to develop, differentiate, and present lessons using digital and print resources in support of the KCPS curriculum.
• Collaborates with teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials and makes library materials available to supplement the instructional program
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
• Provides professional development and coaching to staff on digital and print resources available to students for independent research and for developing future ready skills.
• Works collaboratively with Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs/Team Leads and PD Chairs to provide support in incorporating digital learning and research skills in the classroom.

Building Level Responsibilities

• Operates and supervises the library(s) to which they are assigned.
• Maintains schedule to ensure adequate circulation of library materials to all students.
• Maintains schedule to provide instruction aligned with national and state library standards and learning expectations within and outside the library setting (including, but not limited to Digital Citizenship, MLS, ISTE and Future Ready standards) in collaboration with classroom teachers.
• Supports classroom instruction through librarian taught or co-taught lessons
• Supports classroom instruction through digital learning support and professional development (i.e, district LMS, SIS and content agnostic digital learning resources)
• Maintains and supports a technology rich environment in support of district STEM initiatives.
• Collaborate and support the distribution and collection of devices as part of the district’s 1:1 imitative and work collaboratively with building administrators and IT personnel to ensure accurate record keeping, loss prevention, and adherence to internal protocols that that guarantee equitable access to technology for students and staff.
• Manages the library budget to spend all monies in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials with input from teachers and maintains a diverse, relevant and culturally responsive library collection that reflects the student population.
• Arranges and frequently updates book-related displays, bulletin boards, and exhibits of interest to students
• Participates in implementation of the district’s school improvement plan
• Regularly communicates and/or collaborates with building-level administration concerning library resources, planning, etc.
• Works with district and community partners to enhance the library program.
• Serves as part of the school leadership/instructional team.

District Level Responsibilities

• Attends scheduled librarian meetings.
• Attends district-wide professional development on library skills, technology integration, and other key curriculum and instruction professional development.
• Attends professional development opportunities for librarians at the local, state, and/or national level.
• Attends assessment training on district and state on-line assessments.
• Regularly communicates and/or collaborates with district-level administration concerning library resources, planning, etc.
• Participates in the exchange of library books/materials between schools and district partners

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Education from a four-year College or University.

Missouri State Certification as School Librarian (K-12) or Library Media Specialist (K-12)

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in instructional technology integration and teaching with technology best practices

Knowledge of Google, Apple and Microsoft apps and resources

Experience in leading professional development and peer coaching

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of 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.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Terms Of Employment

Length of work year: 8 hours per day; 5 days/week; 192 workdays

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Shift Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: See Librarian Salary Schedule (Teacher Unit) / Per Year

Location: 2 days at Faxon, 3 days a week at Melcher