PreK-12 Library Media Specialist: Literacy + Tech Leader

South Holt County R-1; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Holt County R-1 is seeking a dynamic PreK-12 Library Media Specialist to lead a comprehensive media program across all grade levels in a rural Missouri district. The role involves managing print and digital collections, co-teaching with classroom educators, and promoting digital citizenship and literacy from PreK through 12th grade.

The successful candidate will oversee library operations, support flexible scheduling for class visits and research, and collaborate with the district

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Library Science, or a related content area from an accredited institution.
• Missouri Educator License with a Library Media Specialist endorsement (PreK-12 or K-12) from DESE.
• Passing score on the Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA) 042: Library Media Specialist exam.
• Successful clearance of FBI and Missouri State Highway Patrol fingerprint background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional leadership and collaboration by co-planning and co-teaching cross-curricular lessons across PreK-12 to integrate research skills and digital literacy.
• Administer the library program with budgeting, cataloging, circulation, and space organization; support flexible scheduling and literacy initiatives.
• Integrate technology by partnering with the district tech team and guiding staff and students in instructional software and 1:1 devices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Library Science

MLIS / MLS / M.Ed. in Library Science / Educational Technology

Job description

South Holt County R-1 is seeking a dynamic PreK-12 Library Media Specialist to lead a comprehensive media program across all grade levels in a rural Missouri district. The role involves managing print and digital collections, co-teaching with classroom educators, and promoting digital citizenship and literacy from PreK through 12th grade.

The successful candidate will oversee library operations, support flexible scheduling for class visits and research, and collaborate with the district