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Memphis Shelby County Schools·Memphis, Tennessee
Librarian
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The librarian is responsible for creating an educational environment that fosters academic, social, and physical development for students. They plan curriculum, assess student progress, and maintain accurate records while managing classroom behavior.
Purpose and Scope This position of Librarian is responsible for the professional instructions designed to provide academic, social, physical, and skills development for students in specific grades/subject areas to prepare the to be successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.
Essential Job Functions 1.
Creates an educational environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and needs of the students; prepares instructional materials for classes assigned and provides written evidence of preparation to supervisor/administrator upon request.
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Establishes a standard of classroom behavior; maintains classroom management in and outside of the school.
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Assess the accomplishments of students on an established timetable and provides written and oral progress reports to parents/guardians, administrators and selected staff; administrators tests and assessments.
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Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students within state and school requirements based on the educational, physical, and emotional levels of student development.
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Confers with parents, administrators, specialists, mental health staff, and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students.
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Creates learning materials geared to students' abilities and interests.
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Instructs students by using educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory mother and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory language, communication skills, cognition, social, and emotional development.
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Motivates students and provides consistent reinforcement of learning skills and provides continuous assessment and feedback to students for all learning activities.
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Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, and district and administrative regulations.
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Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student activities and conduct.
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Sponsors student activities/clubs/teams/organization and tutors’ students as requested.
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Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate. Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement. Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED) Degree Equivalency Formula: Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience. Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Tennessee teaching certificate with the appropriate endorsement. Applicants must be physically and mentally capable of performing all assigned educational duties.
Market context
In Tennessee, librarian openings are typically tied to school staffing needs and can be competitive because districts look for candidates who meet both academic and certification requirements. For this role, a bachelor’s degree and a valid Tennessee teaching certificate with the appropriate endorsement are required, along with the ability to perform assigned educational duties. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your endorsement matches the posting before applying.