(1.0) Upper Elementary Library Media Specialist

About the role

The Library Media Specialist plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive services to students, staff, and the community. They are responsible for creating a welcoming and positive environment in the media center, implementing the building media program, and supporting curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and positive climate and culture in the media center
• Implement the building media program
• Select and organize resources to support the curriculum
• Provide instruction and guidance on information retrieval
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate technology and enhance learning
• Support curriculum development and materials utilization
• Maintain and distribute instructional materials
• Attend meetings with the Academic Services Department
• Execute other duties as assigned by the building administrator

Requirements

• K-12 Library Media (ND) certification
• Master of Science in Library Science, Master of Library and Information Science, or Master of Information and Library Studies
• Experience working with students in media centers in public school settings, preferably at multiple grade levels
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships
• Superior verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Ability and experience working with students in media centers in public school setting, preferably at multiple grade levels
• A demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships
• A superior verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

As a newly hired public school employee, you will be eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. Additionally, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. The district will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

Pay

The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Education Association.

Schedule

The position remains open minimally through June 23, 2026 for consideration of employment for the 26-27 school year.

Application

All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Applitrack, which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. Additionally, applicants must also upload: Letter of Interest, Professional resume, Copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates), and Three current letters of recommendation.