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District Librarian

Job in Lyons, Cook County, Illinois, 60534, USA
Listing for: Suburban Cook County Online Application Consortium
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Elementary School, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
3/19/2026

Location:
District Employee

Date Available:
08/17/2026

Closing Date:
NA

District:
Steger School District 194
JOB TITLE:
District Librarian
REPORTS TO: Director of Teaching and Learning; Principals at all Schools
SUPERVISES : Library Aides

QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Educator License (PEL), with:
  • Library Science endorsement
SUMMARY
Ensure that all district students are provided with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth; to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Evaluates, selects and requisitions new library materials.
  • Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials and makes Media Center materials available to supplement the instructional program.
  • Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the media center acquires.
  • Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
  • Arranges for inter-library loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
  • Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.
  • Promotes appropriate conduct of students using Media Center facilities.
  • Helps students to develop independence in using reference works and skills in the use of print and technology reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
  • Upon the invitation of the teacher, presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic.
  • Participates at Curriculum meetings and other meetings as requested by the administrator.
  • Gives guidance to students who have special reading needs.
  • Arranges book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the library's patrons.
  • Prepares and administers the library budget.
  • Annually weeds obsolete and worn materials from collections.
  • Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move from 10 to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.

    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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