Library Jobs in Ferndale, MI (NOW HIRING)

POSITION

Livonia 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 OVERVIEW

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,100 students pre-K 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 SCHOOLS:
Newly 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 you 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 QUALIFICATIONS:
The following is a list of minimum qualifications for this position, any one of which may be waived by the Administration in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.
 

• K-12 Library Media (ND) certification
• Master of Science in Library Science, Master of Library and Information Science, or Master of Information and Library Studies
• Ability and experience working with students in media centers in public school setting, preferably at multiple grade levels
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships
• Skills in individualizing instruction
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Superior verbal and written communication skills

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Creates a welcoming and positive climate and culture in the media center
• Exhibits a commitment to the District's Shared Vision and Collective Commitments
• Implements the building media program
• Develops, organizes, supervises, and provides maximum access for students to the library media center and its resources, in cooperation with building administration
• Reviews and selects resources to support the curriculum according to district guidelines, as well as supervise production of instructional materials
• Provides 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 resources
• Assists 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 technology
• Works 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 curriculum
• Provides 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 teachers
• Supervises production of instructional materials
• Interprets the school media program to students, faculty, administration, and community
• Keeps the instructional staff apprised of laws and policies related to information usage
• Participates in activities provided to help the media specialists learn and integrates appropriate and updated technology skills
• Utilizes technology skills to enhance student learning, teacher collaboration and communication
• Maintains an electronic inventory of all instructional technology and audio-visual materials for the school
• During available instructional periods, provides learning enrichment to students as part of a school's planned intervention for students
• Serves as the Instructional Materials and Assessment Representative for the school
• Oversees the ordering, purchasing, inventory, organization, distribution, collection and maintenance of equipment and instructional materials
• Maintains orderly supply areas housing the school's content-specific materials
• Distributes and collects district benchmark assessments and data reports
• Attends a maximum of two meetings annually with the Academic Services Department
• Executes other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by building administrator

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The 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 June 23, 2026 for consideration of employment for the 26-27 school year. 
APPLICATIONS:
All 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 Interest
• Professional resume
• Copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates)

• Three current letters of recommendation 

The 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 (734) 744-2566.  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 (734) 744-2524.