(1.0) Upper Elementary Library Media Specialist

Library Media Specialist

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Library Media Specialist. The Library Media Specialist must be able to provide the spectrum of services under the general areas of information specialist, teacher, and instructional technology consultant. The job requires working cooperatively with administration, staff, and students to fulfill the concept of a Library Media Center.

The Library Media Specialist will create a welcoming and positive climate and culture in the media center. They will exhibit a commitment to the District's Shared Vision and Collective Commitments. They will implement the building media program, develop, organize, supervise, and provide maximum access for students to the library media center and its resources, in cooperation with building administration.

The Library Media Specialist will review and select resources to support the curriculum according to district guidelines, as well as supervise production of instructional materials. They will provide an environment conducive to media use and facilitate information retrieval from a variety of resources within and outside the school. They will increase information literacy amongst students and staff, using multiple resources which include digital, visual, textual and technological reference resources.

The Library Media Specialist will assist students in selecting the most appropriate resources and provide formal and informal instruction including effective search strategies for information retrieval (individual and group instruction in the use of manual and electronic catalogs and indexes and other reference tools in print and non-print format). They will provide learning enrichment to students as part of a school's planned intervention for students.

The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Education Association. This position will remain open minimally through June 23, 2026 for consideration of employment for the 26-27 school year.

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), Three current letters of recommendation.