(1.0) Upper Elementary Library Media Specialist

POSITIONLivonia 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.District OverviewLivonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,100 students pre‑K to post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $185 million, with a state funding of $10,050 per pupil.BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLSNewly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax‑deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public‑school employee, 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. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you:Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage:The district's contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.Optional cash‑in‑lieu of medical insurance for those who qualify.Dental, vision, and life insurance:The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.Long‑term disability coverage:The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members. This includes a completely confidential, short‑term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days.Longevity pay.Paid “act of God” days, such as snow days.Additionally, the children of employees working 20+ hours, living outside the district's attendance boundaries, are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSK-12 Library Media (ND) certificationMaster of Science in Library Science, Master of Library and Information Science, or Master of Information and Library StudiesAbility and experience working with students in media centers in public school setting, preferably at multiple grade levelsA passionate commitment to improving learning for all studentsDemonstrated positive interpersonal relationshipsSkills in individualizing instructionEvidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholdersSuperior verbal and written communication skillsMAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESCreates a welcoming and positive climate and culture in the media centerExhibits a commitment to the District's Shared Vision and Collective CommitmentsImplements the building media programDevelops, organizes, supervises, and provides maximum access for students to the library media center and its resources, in cooperation with building administrationReviews and selects resources to support the curriculum according to district guidelines, as well as supervise production of instructional materialsProvides an environment conducive to media use and facilitate information retrieval from a variety of resources within and outside the school. Increase information literacy amongst students and staff, using multiple resources which include digital, visual, textual and technological reference resourcesAssists 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)Helps provide leadership, training, and support to the staff in the use of new and emerging technology, including school website maintenance and integration of instructional technologyWorks collaboratively with classroom teachers to plan for the meaningful application and integration of information processing skills, research and document/presentation production within the core subject area curriculumProvides opportunities and guidance for students in reading, viewing, and listening activities.Assists teachers and administrators in curriculum development and materials utilization through participation on curriculum committees and consultation with teachersSupervises production of instructional materialsInterprets the school media program to students, faculty, administration, and communityKeeps the instructional staff apprised of laws and policies related to information usageParticipates in activities provided to help the media specialists learn and integrates appropriate and updated technology skillsUtilizes technology skills to enhance student learning, teacher collaboration and communicationMaintains an electronic inventory of all instructional technology and audio‑visual materials for the schoolDuring available instructional periods, provides learning enrichment to students as part of a school's planned intervention for studentsServes as the Instructional Materials and Assessment Representative for the schoolOversees the ordering, purchasing, inventory, organization, distribution, collection and maintenance of equipment and instructional materialsMaintains orderly supply areas housing the school's content‑specific materialsDistributes and collects district benchmark assessments and data reportsAttends a maximum of two meetings annually with the Academic Services DepartmentExecutes other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by building administratorCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTThe 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 June23,2026 for consideration of employment for the 26‑27 school year.APPLICATIONSAll 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 InterestProfessional resumeCopies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates)Three current letters of recommendationThe Livonia Public Schools School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status-Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on handicap or disability-Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at View phone number on click.appcast.io.#J-18808-Ljbffr