Elementary Librarian (.FTE Con Job Kennewick area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 22978: Elementary Librarian (.9 FTE Con)

Kennewick Southgate Elementary – Elementary Librarian (.9 FTE Con)

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Jun 19, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted:
Jun 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Location:

Southgate Elementary

Job Description

Position #SG22978:
Elementary Librarian (.9 FTE Con);

Location:

Southgate Elementary.

COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Required Qualifications

Valid Washington State teacher's certificate with endorsement in Library Media.
Satisfactory evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications

Elementary teaching experience.
Learning Resources endorsement.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer science, ability to implement computerized library circulation system and lead computer implementation school wide.
Demonstrated ability to work with students of all ability levels: pre-primer to highly capable.
Demonstrated knowledge of the curriculum content areas as they relate to elementary education.
Ability to work with parents and staff in planning library curriculum and materials selection.
Demonstrated knowledge of the grant process and the ability for leadership in this area if needed.
Ability to organize school-wide reading events.
Demonstrated ability to interact positively with staff, students and parents.
Evidence of ability to support building and district goals, including working with groups of children across grade levels pre‑5.
Willingness to make school‑wide decisions based on "what’s best for kids."
Willingness to create an Accelerated Reader school‑wide reading program and coordinate with staff members and PTO to enhance program.
Demonstrate ability to keep library neat, orderly, and presentable to staff and community members at all times.
Punctual and consistent attendance.

Job Responsibilities

Motivates and inspires the reading of children’s literature through a variety of activities.

Works with individual and small groups on information skills, reference work, book selection and other independent activities.

Organizes and promotes interest areas within the center.

Teachers units of information skills.

Demonstrates the proper use of technology in the instructional process.

Develops a climate that encourages students to take full advantage of the resource center and keeps faculty and students informed about new books, materials, equipment and services.

Plans and administers the school curricula program as defined below:

a. Selects print and non-print materials that are of interest and motivating to its users.
b. Selects the best available print and non-print materials to supplement the school’s curriculum.
c. Supervises the cataloging and/or processing of all incoming materials to ensure maximum availability.
d. Evaluates the collection of materials annually.

Consults with staff to plan for maximum center utilization.

Supervises and trains library helpers, i.e., para educators, secretaries, parents, students, and volunteers.

Prepares and monitors library budget and reports.

Utilizes the latest technology in the circulation and management of library/media materials.

Provides leadership, organization, coordination, and monitoring for the Accelerated Reader Program.

Provides support reading instruction up to one hour per day, if needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18–26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm. The employee must be able to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.

The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

Work environment characteristics include outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures from
-10°F to 100°F, wet and/or humid conditions, and moderate noise level.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

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