Library Media Specialist

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

School Year

Assignments and Locations to be determined

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for Library Media Specialist teaching positions that may become available within our division for the 2026–2027 school year.

As a continuous recruitment posting, a qualified applicant will be considered for any available position as they arise. Specific postings may require separate application.

• Work with teachers and school staff to provide skills and materials that supplement student learning.
• Maintain an updated and efficiently functioning library.
• Maintain and upgrade library materials.
• Supervise circulation of library materials.
• Instruct students on how to use the library.
• Perform management duties related to the library.

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher’s License with appropriate endorsement as a Library Media Specialist.
• Have extensive knowledge of books and literature.
• Apply technology in an educational setting.
• Utilize Google Drive for instructional purposes, collaboration, and managing coursework.
• Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects diverse student backgrounds and needs.
• Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Engage and collaborate effectively with parents and families.
• Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities.

• Experience with the selection and utilization of library media materials and equipment, including various technologies found in media centers.
• Experience with organization, administration, and evaluation of a library media center, including ethical issues.
• Familiarity with the role of the library media specialist as a resource person for students and professional staff in curriculum design and the integration of library media services into instruction.

Exempt

$52,832.35 – $85,613.64 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience. Salary may change due to  budget considerations.

• Anthem Medical Plans – multiple options for medical and prescription coverage.
• Ameritas Vision Plan – coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses.
• Delta Dental Plan – free coverage for employees, spouses, and families.
• Carilion EAP – free confidential employee assistance program providing mental health, legal, financial, and crisis support.
• Generous employee leave benefits – paid sick, personal, funeral, and annual leave; also a sick leave bank and wellness leave.
• Virginia Retirement System – full-time employees eligible for VRS and enrolled in group life insurance at no cost.

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, or genetic information is prohibited.

Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Board shall provide facilities, programs, and activities that are accessible to qualified disabled persons.

• Amanda Weidner
• 750 Imperial Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Phone:
• Email: aweidner