Elementary Librarian

Ferguson-Florissant School District WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Ferguson-Florissant School District WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5605260

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Location: Walnut Grove Primary School

Year:  School Year

The library is no longer just a room full of books; it is a hub of innovation, a sanctuary for stories, and a laboratory for research. We are looking for a dynamic Librarian who can transform our media centers into vibrant spaces where students don’t just consume information—they create it.

As part of the Ferguson-Florissant  New Chapter,  you will be the bridge between traditional literacy and 21st-century digital citizenship. If you are a visionary who believes that every child deserves to see themselves reflected in a story and empowered by information, your next chapter starts here.

As an Elementary Librarian, you will manage the school’s media center and provide instructional leadership in information literacy. You will curate a diverse, inclusive collection that reflects our community and supports the curriculum. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, you will integrate research skills and technology into the student experience, ensuring the library remains the intellectual heart of the building.

• Certified Professional: Valid Missouri Library Media Specialist Certification (K-12).
• Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) preferred.
• Information Architect: You are skilled at managing collections, digital databases, and instructional technology.
• Equity Champion: You are committed to  Windows and Mirrors —ensuring our collection provides students a view of the world and a reflection of themselves.
• STEAM-Ready: You are excited to host makerspaces, coding clubs, or digital storytelling within the library framework.

• Cultivate Literacy: Foster a deep-rooted love of reading through engaging book talks, read-alouds, and personalized recommendations.
• Lead Innovation: Teach students how to navigate the digital world safely, critically, and creatively.
• Collaborate: Partner with Grade-Level PLCs to provide resources that align with classroom inquiry and STEAM initiatives.
• Manage & Curate: Maintain an organized, modern, and inviting physical and digital library space that meets the needs of 21st-century learners.
• Empower Discovery: Utilize district assets like the Challenger Learning Center and Little Creek to connect library research to real-world exploration.

• Primary Support: Building Principal
• Instructional Support: District Literacy Coordinators and Technology Integration Specialists

• Classification: Exempt, Certified Staff
• Work Year: 10-Month Academic Calendar, 187 Contract Days
• Salary: Based on the Teacher Salary Schedule, determined by experience and education.

We don't just hire specialists; we invest in leaders.

• Mentorship that Matters: New specialists are paired with veteran mentors to help you navigate the district’s unique resources.
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement and district-provided PD specifically for Media Specialists.
• Innovation Budget: Access to district resources to keep your media center at the cutting edge.
• Time for You: Dedicated planning time and early-release days to encourage work-life…