Library Media Specialist

Openings as of 6/14/2026

Library Media Specialist

• Position Type: CERTIFIED - Secondary / Library Media
• Date Posted: 6/11/2026
• Location:
  
  Sage Canyon Middle
• Date Available:
  
  08/14/2026

Position starting: August 2026 FTE: 1.0

Hiring Manager: Brian Jolley Email: bdjolley Phone:

Certification: Secondary License

Library Media K-12 Endorsement required

Under the general supervision of the Principal, to assist students and teaching staff with an enriching library/media center environment with a wide range of reading and other educational materials; maintains library collection at school site; develops appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; and instructs students and others on the proper use of the library resources.

• Operates and supervises the media center.
• Evaluates, selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies, and maintains inventory records.
• Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff to assist in the selection of books and instructional materials; keeps students and staff informed about new acquisitions.
• Serves as a ready resource to students to provide research assistance.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloguing all media center materials; assists students and teachers with the system.
• Coordinates lending library material to students and teachers.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate record-keeping and provides student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed for a functional learning atmosphere in the media center.
• Participates in lessons with classroom teachers.
• Develops and arranges media center displays.
• Assists with the preparation and administration of the media center budget.
• Trains and supervises media center support employees.

• Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use a computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in the course of work.

Postings current as of 6/14/2026 11:30:19 AM CST.