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 | |
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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/
| Master's Degree | In Library Science | Preferred |
Certification as a media specialist through completion of MLIS coursework; holds a valid TN teaching license
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| 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 |
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 |
| • | 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
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| 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 |
| Is Approved: | ☒ |
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