Librarian - TNT Primary School

A school library information specialist (librarian) for grades K-8 in a Tennessee public school manages the library media center, co‑teaches instructional units and nurtures foundational literacy. This dual‑role educator must balance early‑childhood foundational literacy strategies for elementary students while training middle school students in digital citizenship and research protocols.

• Instructional Leadership & Literacy Promotion
• Standard-Aligned Lessons:
  Deliver library media curriculum matching the Tennessee Academic Standards, focusing on information literacy and digital citizenship.
• K-5 Foundational Reading:
  Lead read-alouds, storytelling, and early phonics-supporting library activities to boost primary grade reading fluency.
• 6-8 Research
  
  Skills:
  
  Instruct middle-grade students on evaluating online databases, checking source credibility, citing media, and leveraging technology tools.
• Literacy Initiatives:
  Coordinate building-wide literacy events, including book fairs, reading challenges, and author visits.
• Collaboration & Co-Teaching
• Teacher Partnerships:
  Actively co-plan units with classroom teachers to integrate cross-curricular research and electronic media into science, social studies, and ELA blocks.
• Resource Matching:
  Pull physical and digital text sets tailored to support various student ability levels, learning styles, and IEP requirements.
• Curated Collection:
  Evaluate, select, order, and weed library books and electronic materials adhering to Tennessee law and local school board policies.
• Circulation System Management:
  Maintain the library cataloging system (e.g., Destiny), conduct annual inventory, and manage checkout procedures.
• Budget Accountability:
  Direct the library budget allocation and handle state funding documentation transparently.
• Learning Environment Supervision
• Space Optimization:
  Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and appropriately orderly environment optimized for simultaneous group work and quiet reading.
• Student Safety:
  Supervise class rotations, open library times, and student library assistants while complying with the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Education or Library Science required;
  Master's degree in Library Informatics or Library Science (MLIS) highly preferred.
• Licensure:
  Hold or be eligible for a valid Tennessee Educator License.