RMS Library Media Specialist

RMS Library Media Specialist

McCracken Reidland Middle School, Paducah, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in McCracken County Schools.

Job : 5708569

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Must have Library Media Specialist Certificate to be considered for this position.

Primary Function: To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of Library Media Center (LMC) resources by:

Demonstrating Professional Leadership, Assessing and Communicating Learning Results

Demonstrating Knowledge of Content, Reflecting/Evaluating Teaching/Learning

Designing and Planning Instruction, Collaborating with Colleagues/Parents/Others

Creating and Maintaining Learning Climate, Engaging in Professional Development

Implementing and Managing Instruction, Demonstrating Implementation of Technology

Basic Representative Duties /

Essential Functions:

• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and the School SBDM Council.
• Develops short and long-range goals that guide the development of the LMC.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the operation of the LMC.
• Aligns the LMC goals to those of the school.
• Prepares and administers budgets according to needs of the LMC.
• Coordinates the school’s implementation of KETS (if assigned).
• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students.
• Establishes methods for flexible scheduling of classes and students to promote use by individuals, small groups, and whole class.
• Collaborates with teachers in planning assignments leading to extended use of LMC resources.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new LMC materials in alignment with the curriculum.
• Classifies, catalogs, processes, and organizes for circulation of educational media technology.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using LMC resources.
• Trains and supervises clerks/assistants, student assistants, and adult volunteers (if assigned) to perform duties efficiently.
• Maintains a current inventory of holdings and withdraws obsolete material.
• Participates in school committee structure.
• Provides access to professional materials and information.
• Participates in various professional organizations that relate to library media and technology.
• Maintains the LMC to be a functional, attractive, and orderly environment that encourages maximum use.
• Plans and/or participates in special projects or proposals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Principal.

• Adheres to the professional code of ethics.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Maintains a professional and appropriate appearance.
• Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.

Education and Experience:

• Valid State Teaching Certificate.
• School Media Librarian Certificate.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services >
Librarian/Media Specialist

• Lori Hyde, Principal
• Reidland Middle School
• Phone:
• Email: lori.hydechools.us