Librarian - PVE & ML

Librarian - PVE & ML

Liberal USD 480

Prairie View Elementary - Liberal, Kansas

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Job Details

Job ID:5514320

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Re-Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

USD 480 is now accepting applications for a Librarian for the 2026-2027 School Year, Meadowlark & PrairieView

Reports To: Curriculum Director and Building Principals

Position Purpose: The library media specialist provides all students and staff with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of resources that will invite intellectual growth. The media specialist aids students and staff in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of the library media center resources.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree from an accredited college/university

Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate with Library Media endorsement

Two years teaching experience preferred

ESOL endorsement preferred ($500.00 stipend paid in full with November paycheck to all certified staff with an ESL endorsement on their KS license)

Performance Responsibilities:

Planning and Preparation

Demonstrates knowledge of literature and current trends in library media practice

Demonstrates knowledge of the state standards, the school's program, the school improvement plan, and student information needs within that program

Establishes goals for the library media program appropriate to the setting and the students served

Plans the library media program integrated with the overall school program

Demonstrates the use of information literacy and educational technology

The Library Media Center Environment

Creates an environment of respect and rapport with students and school staff

Establishes a culture for investigation and love of literature

Manages student behavior

Organizes available physical space to enable efficient use within existing constraints

Delivery of Service and Instruction

Collaborates with school staff in the design of instructional units and lessons

Engages students in enjoying literature and in learning information literacy skills

Assists students and school staff in the use of technology in the library media center.

Teaches students and school staff ethical and effective strategies for locating and using ideas and information

Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness

Professional Responsibilities

Reflects on library media program

Communicates with the larger community

Participates in a professional community

Engages in professional development

Advocates for the school library media program

Shows professionalism

Library Media Program Management

Demonstrates knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district, and access to such resources as interlibrary loan

Develops a plan to evaluate the library media program

Establishes and maintains library policies and procedures

Maintains and extends the library collection in accordance with the school's needs and within budget limitations

Maintains the school audiovisual equipment and instructional technologies collection in accordance with the school's needs, budget limitations, and duty assignments

Prepares and submits budgets, records and reports

Administers programs and events related to the library media center

Other duties as might be assigned

Terms of Employment:

10.5 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the board policy on evaluation of certified employees.

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$51,788 to $85,927 Per Year

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required