Job Description

Librarian

Our Vision

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.

Our Mission

We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.

Job Summary

A school librarian provides five essential interconnected school library roles: leader, instructional partner, information specialist, teacher, and program administrator. A school librarian works with both students and teachers to facilitate access to information in a wide variety of formats, instructs students and teachers how to acquire, evaluate and use information and the technology needed in this process, and introduces children and young adults to literature and other resources to broaden their horizons. As a collaborator, change agent, and leader, the school librarian develops, promotes and implements a program that will help prepare students to be effective users of ideas and information, a lifelong skill (AASL).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular and reliable attendance is an expectation of the job.

EducationEducation LevelEducation DetailsRequired/
Preferred

Master's Degree In Library Science Preferred

Licenses and CertificationsLicenses/CertificationsLicenses/Certification DetailsTime FrameRequired/
Preferred

Certification as a media specialist through completion of MLIS coursework; holds a valid TN teaching license

Required or
Certification as a media specialist through add-on Library Information Specialist preK-12 (473) endorsement with a valid TN teaching license and a qualifying score on the Praxis 5312 assessment Required

Essential FunctionsEssential Function

Empowers all members of the learning community to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, curators and ethical users of information
Collaborates and co-teaches with classroom educators to establish learning objectives and assessment strategies to develop individual and group inquiry-based learning experiences
Develops and maintains a teaching and learning environment that is fun, inviting, safe, flexible, collaborative, inclusive, and conducive to learning
Champions equity, access, and intellectual freedom for users within the physical space and beyond, including providing 24/7 access to the online library catalog, digital and audio books, and various information resources
Fosters exploration, discovery, creation, and innovation in a growth mindset
Supports learner success by guiding them to read for understanding, breadth, and pleasure
Empowers learners to work with each other in successful collaborations and to constructively assess their own work and the work of their peers
Models and champions digital citizenship and safety, adherence to copyright and fair use requirements
Teaches all members of the learning community to engage with and use information in a global society
Models and develops a commitment to respect equity, diversity, and inclusion in collection development and within the learning community
Supports learners as they make meaning for themselves to create new knowledge by collections, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance
Addresses broader educational issues with other educators in the building, at the district level, and at the professional association level
Develops and supports the school’s and the district’s mission, strategic plan, and policies
Manages the staff, budget, and the physical and virtual spaces of the school library
Evaluates, introduces, and models emerging technologies for the learning community, and uses technology tools to supplement school resources
Participates as an active leader of the local and global learning community, building relationships with organizations and stakeholders
Supports academy programs in collaboration with academy teams

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKSAsProficiency

Required for All Jobs

• Punctuality and consistent presence are essential to maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment. Regular in-person attendance is a fundamental expectation of this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Complies with all laws, regulations, policies and standards.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical DemandsPhysical DemandN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyWeight

Stationary Position X
Move/Traverse X
Stationary Position/Seated X
Transport/Lifting X
Transport/Carrying X
Exerting Force/Pushing X
Exerting Force/Pulling X
Ascend/Descend X
Balancing X
Position Self/Stooping X
Position Self/Kneeling X
Position Self/Crouching X
Position Self/Crawling X
Reaching X
Handling X
Grasping X
Feeling X
Communicate/Talking X
Communicate/Hearing X
Repetitive Motions X
Coordination X

Notes: N/A - Not Applicable. Rarely - The physical demand or working condition is required on an occasional basis and the intensity is light. Occasionally - The physical demand or working condition is required sometimes, and the intensity is moderate. Frequently - The physical demand or working condition is required often, and the intensity is moderate to heavy. Constantly - The physical demand or working condition is required continuously, and the intensity is heavy. Weight - The weight refers to the amount of force required to lift, carry, push, pull, or hold objects.

Working EnvironmentWorking ConditionN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantly

Extreme cold
Extreme heat
Humidity
Wet
Noise
Hazards
Temperature Change
Atmospheric Conditions
Vibration
Mechanical Parts X

Job Title: Librarian
Job Code: 6702037
Job Family: 67 – Education Administration Professionals
Sub-Family: Curriculum and Instruction
Job Family SOC Code: 11-9030
Sub-Family SOC Code: 11-9039
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Certificated Teacher
Pay Grade: MNPS.201_
Duration (Days):
Locations Type: School-Based
Approved Date: 4/3/2025 2:16:39 PM
Date Last Edited: 2/13/2026 9:29:41 AM
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