Library Media Specialist - 5-8 $2,500 Signing Incentive Job Virginia area,Minnesota USA,Education / Teaching

Library Media Specialist - 5-8 $ 2,500 Signing Incentive

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/ Library Media Specialist
Date Posted: 8/18/2026
Location:

Prince Edward Middle School

Title:

Library Media Specialist – Middle School

Reports To:

Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Summary:

To empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and users of information

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operates and supervises the library to which assigned

Evaluates, selects, requisitions, processes, and catalogs library materials

Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials and makes library materials available to supplement the instructional program

Works with students to develop independent library skills including the use of reference materials

Conducts an annual inventory of materials and equipment

Participates in curriculum and staff development meetings

Organizes and maintains a check-out system for audio-visual hardware and repairs as needed

Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instructs teachers and students on the use of the system

Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest to teachers

Prepares and implements the library budget

Participates actively in library and other educational and professional associations

Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities

Supervises clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library

Performs other duties as may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. Holds a Collegiate Professional license with an endorsement in assigned field

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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 functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop and kneel. Lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten-month employment. Salary Range: $55,000 to $85,250.

EVALUATION

Performance of the position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Prince Edward County School Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

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