School Librarian

To Be Announced; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscogee County School District is seeking a School Librarian to lead instructional support, information literacy, and collection management at the district level. The LMS will collaborate with educators to enhance literacy, digital citizenship, and equitable access to resources.

The role requires a Georgia teaching credential with School Library certification, strong communication, and data-driven decision-making to drive program effectiveness and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, or master's degree in education with completed School Library certification.
• Professional Georgia Teacher certification and eligibility for acceptance into, or completion of, a GaPSC approved program leading to certification in School Library.
• Job related experience is desired.
• Must be able to move throughout the library and school building; lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds; push/pull book carts; bend, reach, and shelve materials; and actively manage students.

Responsibilities

• Integrates information literacy, digital citizenship, research skills, and technology into instruction.
• Collaborates with teachers to support the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
• Curates instructional resources and digital tools.
• Follows district library policies to maintain a diverse, age-appropriate collection.
• Uses data for purchasing decisions.
• Conducts weeding, repairs, inventory, and OPAC updates.
• Leads student-centered programs and community partnerships.
• Promotes intellectual freedom and open inquiry.
• Manages library scheduling and provides instructional/technical support.
• Promotes independent reading and supports school literacy initiatives.
• Teaches students to locate and borrow materials independently.
• Uses patron input to guide programs, services, and materials.
• Maintains a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Maintains a safe, organized, accessible library space.
• Participates in professional learning.
• Leads the library committee and supervises any staff/volunteers.
• Manages provided budget and financial documentation.
• Collaborates with various school and district departments.

Skills

Customer-service-oriented

Info, media, digital literacy

Classroom management

Diversity engagement strategies

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree with School Library certification

Job description

School Librarian

Muscogee County School District To Be Announced - Columbus, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5555466 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Job Description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE: School Librarian FLSA: Exempt SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule WORK DAYS: 190 LOCATION: To be announced REPORTS TO: Principal

This posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Library Media Specialist (LMS) develops and manages a program that supports instructional goals, fosters a culture of reading, and ensures equitable access to high-quality resources and technologies. The LMS collaborates closely with educators to enhance teaching and learning through information, media, and digital literacy instruction while maintaining a vibrant, inclusive, and data-informed collection.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level:

Bachelor's degree in education, or master's degree in education with completed School Library certification

2. Certification/License:

Professional Georgia Teacher certification and eligibility for acceptance into, or completion of, a GaPSC approved program leading to certification in School Library

3. Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

4. Physical Activities:

Must be able to move throughtout the library and school building; lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds; push/pull book carts; bend, reach, and shelve materials; and actively manage students.

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Customer-service-oriented support
• Information, media, and digital literacy expertise
• Effective classroom management
• Instructional strategies that engage diverse learners
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Data-driven decision-making

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Instructional Collaboration & Support

• Integrates information literacy, digital citizenship, research skills, and technology into instruction.
• Collaborates with teachers to support the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE)
• Curates instructional resources and digital tools.

Collection Development & Management

• Follows district library policies to maintain a diverse, age-appropriate collection.
• Uses data for purchasing decisions.
• Conducts weeding, repairs, inventory, and OPAC updates.

Library Program Services

• Leads student-centered programs and community partnerships.
• Promotes intellectual freedom and open inquiry.
• Manages library scheduling and provides instructional/technical support.

Culture of Reading & Patron Engagement

• Promotes independent reading and supports school literacy initiatives.
• Teaches students to locate and borrow materials independently.
• Uses patron input to guide programs, services, and materials.
• Maintains a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Operational Duties

• Maintains a safe, organized, accessible library space.
• Participates in professional learning.
• Leads the library committee and supervises any staff/volunteers.
• Manages provided budget and financial documentation.
• Collaborates with various school and district departments.
• Shares program data with stakeholders.
• Sets annual goals with administrators.
• Communicates clearly in all formats.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kevin Shirley , Applicant Tracking Specialist
• Muscogee County Public Education Center
• Email: [e-mail]