PES Librarian

Pulaski Elementary School; Pulaski (TN); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Giles County School District seeks a Librarian/Media Specialist at Pulaski Elementary School to support instructional programs and manage library materials, circulation, and inventory. The role includes selecting resources, instructing students, and maintaining equipment and processes for efficient library operations.

The ideal candidate will hold teaching certification or Librarian license, and will oversee library services, staff, and safety.

Formación

• Knowledge of library practices, terminology, and procedures; age appropriate literature; computer and Internet operations; and grammar/punctuation concepts.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; display mechanical aptitude; and work with interruptions.

Responsabilidades

• Assists teachers, students, and administrators in identifying resource materials for classroom use.
• Conducts classes and activities to promote literature; reads aloud, tells stories, or organizes contests.
• Coordinates requests to ensure availability of AV and media equipment for instructional use.
• Evaluates books and periodicals for retention and replacement to keep materials current.

Conocimientos

Job experience

Office equipment

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Teacher certification/Librarian license

Descripción del empleo

Giles County School District, TN Pulaski Elementary School - Pulaski, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Giles County School System

Librarian/Media Specialist

Purpose Statement:

The job of the Librarian/Media Specialist was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for performing functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, selecting, ordering and inventory of library/media materials and/or textbooks, documenting losses and monitoring procedures; implementing age appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and instructing students on the proper use of the library resource.

This job reports to the Principal of the assigned school.

Job Functions:

• Assists teachers, students, and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Conducts classes and/or activities in a variety of grade appropriate formats in accordance with lesson plans (e.g. reading, storytelling, puppet plays, contests, etc. at the ) for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.
• Coordinates request of individuals and/or sites (e.g. technical support, equipment requirements, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of audio visual and media equipment for instructional use.
• Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of current and serviceable books, media, and other library materials.
• Evaluates media equipment for the purpose of making or ordering repairs, providing technical support, diagnosing malfunctions and/or recommending acquisitions.
• Maintains materials inventory (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.
• Monitors student activities and behavior for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Operates a variety of media production equipment and systems (e.g. program channel, computers, projectors, smart boards, video tape, edit media, duplicate media, etc.) for the purpose of providing media production services.
• Oversees student aides and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing orientation, training, and ensuring assignments are completed.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, professional learning communities, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and improving student achievement.
• Performs routine maintenance and operating checks on media equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment for school site use.
• Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports (e.g. collection statistics, scheduling reports/requests, renewal information, overdue lists, textbook orders, fines, costs, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
• Processes library books, periodicals, software, and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files; barcoding, shelving, producing required reports, etc. ) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials. Supervises library assistant in this task.
• Processes new student library cards and gives notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media, and materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for losses.
• Repairs books and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff, parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required. Supervises circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items) for the purpose of controlling the use, location, and availability of items in the collection.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment : This job is performed in a standard school environment.

Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 20% walking, and 60% standing.

Physical Requirements: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have the following education, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and/or competencies:

• Job related experience is desired.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of library practices, terminology, and procedures; age appropriate literature; computer and Internet operations; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; display mechanical aptitude; and work with frequent interruptions.

Required Testing: None

Specified Continuing Education/Training: Maintain Licensure

Required Certificates and/or Licenses: Teachers Certification and/or License as Librarian/Media Specialist

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Type: Certified

Pursuant to the Giles County Board of Education’s policy of non-discrimination, Giles County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military services in its policies, or in the admission of, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs, services, or activities

PES Librarian

Giles County School District, TN Pulaski Elementary School - Pulaski, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5983624
Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Giles County School System

Librarian/Media Specialist

Purpose Statement:

The job of the Librarian/Media Specialist was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for performing functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, selecting, ordering and inventory of library/media materials and/or textbooks, documenting losses and monitoring procedures; implementing age appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and instructing students on the proper use of the library resource.

This job reports to the Principal of the assigned school.

Job Functions:

• Assists teachers, students, and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Conducts classes and/or activities in a variety of grade appropriate formats in accordance with lesson plans (e.g. reading, storytelling, puppet plays, contests, etc. at the ) for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.
• Coordinates request of individuals and/or sites (e.g. technical support, equipment requirements, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of audio visual and media equipment for instructional use.
• Evaluates books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of current and serviceable books, media, and other library materials.
• Evaluates media equipment for the purpose of making or ordering repairs, providing technical support, diagnosing malfunctions and/or recommending acquisitions.
• Maintains materials inventory (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.
• Monitors student activities and behavior for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Operates a variety of media production equipment and systems (e.g. program channel, computers, projectors, smart boards, video tape, edit media, duplicate media, etc.) for the purpose of providing media production services.
• Oversees student aides and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing orientation, training, and ensuring assignments are completed.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, professional learning communities, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and improving student achievement.
• Performs routine maintenance and operating checks on media equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment for school site use.
• Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports (e.g. collection statistics, scheduling reports/requests, renewal information, overdue lists, textbook orders, fines, costs, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
• Processes library books, periodicals, software, and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files; barcoding, shelving, producing required reports, etc. ) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials. Supervises library assistant in this task.
• Processes new student library cards and gives notices of missing, damaged, or overdue books, media, and materials for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources and securing reimbursement for losses.
• Repairs books and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of books and library materials.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff, parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required. Supervises circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items) for the purpose of controlling the use, location, and availability of items in the collection.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Environment : This job is performed in a standard school environment.

Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 20% walking, and 60% standing.

Physical Requirements: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have the following education, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and/or competencies:

• Job related experience is desired.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of library practices, terminology, and procedures; age appropriate literature; computer and Internet operations; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; display mechanical aptitude; and work with frequent interruptions.

Required Testing: None

Specified Continuing Education/Training: Maintain Licensure

Required Certificates and/or Licenses: Teachers Certification and/or License as Librarian/Media Specialist

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Type: Certified

Pursuant to the Giles County Board of Education’s policy of non-discrimination, Giles County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or military services in its policies, or in the admission of, access to, treatment, or employment in its programs, services, or activities

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Katherine Derryberry , Principal
• Pulaski Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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