School Librarian (2026-2027 School Year)

Rock Hill School District • Rock Hill, SC

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About The Position

The School Librarian is responsible for managing the school library and media resources to support teaching and learning. This role involves curating, organizing, and maintaining library materials; assisting students and staff with information needs; promoting literacy and research skills; and integrating technology into the educational environment. The librarian collaborates with teachers to enhance curriculum delivery and fosters a culture of reading and lifelong learning among students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the school environment
• Be familiar with curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and the role of library in supporting academic achievement.
• Strong classroom management and a growth-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills with students, staff, and administration.
• Understanding a child’s behavior and dynamics.
• Skilled in problem solving and patience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic educational setting.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules.
• Ability to speak effectively with elementary age students and/or employees in a school environment.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• South Carolina Certification in School Librarian
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation
• Prior to beginning employment, negative tb test results will be required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with managing large groups of children at the elementary school level, preferred
• Experience working in an automated media center and familiarity with a variety of technologies needed to support the school’s technological functions
• Experience in TV production preferred
• Experience and Knowledge of current trends in media, preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all library resources and daily operations, including organizing, cataloging, and maintaining books, digital media, and other instructional materials.
• Oversee circulation, inventory, and budgeting while ensuring the library remains a welcoming, organized, and inclusive learning environment.
• To support curriculum and instruction by collaborating with teachers to integrate library resources into classroom learning and providing materials aligned with curriculum standards.
• Play a critical role in promoting literacy by encouraging a love of reading through book talks, reading programs, and events, and by guiding students in selecting appropriate reading materials that suit their interests and reading levels.
• Teaches essential information and digital literacy skills, including how to find, evaluate, and use information responsibly, as well as instruction on research strategies and proper citation methods.
• Support the integration of technology into instruction by managing digital tools, assisting with educational technologies, and staying current with emerging trends.
• Fosters a safe and inclusive environment that supports students of all backgrounds and learning needs, and they enforce library policies that promote respectful and productive use of space.
• Engages in ongoing professional development, advocates for library programs, and contributes to the school community by serving on committees or in leadership roles where appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed