Media Teacher

Facility EDITH I. STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Location DeLand, FL

Category OTHER ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Classification 03-Instructional/VUE

Posting Number

Date Posted 10/09/2026

To implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school by providing expert management, training, and technical consultation in the use of a school media center and related educational technology to improve the delivery and effectiveness of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

• Establish annual and long-range goals correlated to the School Improvement Plan in conjunction with the Media Advisory Committee.
• Provide access to a variety of print, digital, and physical resources.
• According to Board Policy, participate in the selection, acquisition, and organization of a collection of print and digital resources that support the school's curriculum.
• Teach information literacy skills to students and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers to support student learning.
• Provide guidance and support to students in research projects.
• Maintain the library media center facilities and equipment.
• Manage and maintain records of checked out resources to staff and students including student computer check ins, check outs, and repair requests.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with parents, staff, students, and the community.
• Assure confidentiality of any personally identifiable data.
• Remain knowledgeable of district, state, and federal laws and policies.
• Compile and analyze media center usage data.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, individual supervisory sessions, workshops, and training sessions as needed.
• Provide support to school staff with print/digital curriculum and instruction strategies, materials, and policies related to media center resources and educational software and services.
• Collaborate and maintain frequent contact with district support personnel.
• Support the implementation of the current Florida State standards and the District Strategic Plan.
• Collaborate with professional learning communities to identify and incorporate new and innovative best practices in media services and educational technology aligned with ISTE standards.

* Denotes essential job function/ADA

Position Code:

Subject:
Media

Grade level(s): K-5th

School/Site:
Edith I. Starke Elementary

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an educational field or the equivalent as defined by Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 6A-1.0503
• Certified or is eligible to be certified by the State of Florida as an Educational Media Specialist
• Advanced knowledge of educational media or library science

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of current research on effective operations of a school media center
• Strong knowledge of information literacy
• Ability to select, organize, maintain, and catalog a wide variety of print and digital materials for instructional and recreational purposes
• Ability to organize and operate a media center so that it can be used to support the curriculum and instruction of the school
• Ability to integrate curriculum with effective educational technology tools
• Strong planning, organizing, motivating, and coordinating skills
• Demonstrates ability to perform administrative tasks efficiently and within regulatory scope
• Expertise in written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with all stakeholders and to enhance collaborative decision-making
• Demonstrates strong technology skills and willingness to continue education to keep up to date on media service methods, information databases, and educational technology tools
• Demonstrates effective teaching practices, use of adaptive technology, and behavior/classroom management
• Ability to plan and coordinate large multi-group presentations for all populations
• Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with professional staff, school community, school advisory council, parent organizations, governmental agencies, community businesses, parents, and service agencies
• Ability to implement and apply policies, rules, laws, and regulations to existing conditions as they pertain to media centers

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

Base Salary: $50,000 - $51,500

Advanced Degree Supplement if eligible: $3,081 to $6,637

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