Library Media Specialist

Library Media Specialist

Paducah McNabb Elementary – Paducah, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Paducah Public Schools.

• Job : 5838148
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

POSITION SUMMARY: To maintain an effective library/media center and perform instructional duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Kentucky Department of Education certification for library media specialist.
• Experience and other qualifications as the superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

• Evaluate, select, and requisition new library materials.
• Assist teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials.
• Inform teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires.
• Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instruct teachers and students on use of the system.
• Arrange for inter‑library loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
• Work with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.
• Promote appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.
• Help students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Present and discuss materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
• Participate in curriculum meetings if appropriate.
• Counsel with and give reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.
• Arrange frequently changing, book‑related displays and exhibits likely to interest the library’s patrons.
• Prepare and administer the library budget.
• Schedule and teach classes in library usage, research when requested, and conduct reading‑time activities at the appropriate level.
• Maintain a library schedule for students in accordance with school.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 197‑day employee with ten days extended employment; salary determined by the adopted teacher’s salary schedule of the Paducah Public Schools Board of Education.

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

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $45,471 to $79,809 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Teresa Spann, Principal
• McNabb Elementary
• Phone: 270‑444‑5750
• Email: teresa.spannchools.us