Librarian​/Media Specialist

Position: Librarian/Media Specialist - Dresden Middle School
Location: Dresden

Librarian/Media Specialist
- Dresden Middle School Weakley County School District Dresden Middle School
- Dresden, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Weakley County Schools

Job Details Job : 5982152
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Dresden Middle School is seeking qualified candidates for the role of School Librarian/Media Specialist.

Job Title

Library Media Specialist

Reports to

School Principal

Status

10-month (12 paychecks)

Purpose of Job

The school library is often the heartbeat of the school. It is a place students and teachers go to expand and enrich their learning, to find new interests, and to grow intellectually into the lifelong learners we hope them to be. A school library media specialist will select, order and organize print and non-print materials for the library media center that will reinforce the curriculum.

S/he will instruct students in the use of the library as a source of knowledge, enjoyment and inspiration, and will work with teachers in the development of library media programs to satisfy their classroom needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in the area assigned preferred
• Minimum education:
  
  Masters degree preferred
• License:
  Librarian/Media Specialist
• Knowledge of library practices, terminology, and procedures; age-appropriate literature; computer and Internet operations; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; display mechanical aptitude; and work with frequent interruptions.

Job Duties

• Support the effective delivery of a high quality of education for all students; conducts classes and/or activities in a variety of appropriate formats in accordance with lesson plans and age groups (e.g. reading, storytelling, contests, etc.) for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.
• Assist teachers, students, and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Collaborate with other library media specialists across the district and, when possible, in the region to expand and enhance knowledge and expertise as well as library offerings and services
• Maintain positive relationships with teachers, students, parent(s), and the community
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders in the school (through a variety of methods)
• Ensure that the school’s and district’s resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possible
• Participate in appropriate and required staff development sessions at the school and/or system level
• Properly supervise students to maintain proper library environment that supports student learning
• Maintain a clean, orderly, safe library
• Maintain inventory and records databases; evaluate books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of current and serviceable books, media, and other library materials.

• Maintain proper library environment that supports student learning

Essential Functions

• Maintain consistent, predictable attendance and punctuality, including participation in required meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Perform all duties with integrity, professionalism, accountability and in compliance with all school, district, state, and federal laws/policies.
• Interact professionally and effectively with students, parents/guardians, coworkers, administrators, and members of the public.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student, personnel, and district information.
• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, or…