Library Media Specialist

Position

Library Media Specialist

Park Hall Elementary School

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on the EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten‑month employees. ($69,239-$129,437
)

July 2026

This is a professional position to meet instructional goals by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure student achievement.

• Professionally relate to and collaborate with co‑workers, students, and community members.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality.
• Use technology effectively to complete tasks.
• Report to work daily and on time.
• Organize, supervise, coordinate, and prioritize tasks.
• Work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and follow complex oral and/or written instructions.
• Communicate courteously and tactfully, orally or in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner.
• Possess excellent time‑management skills, take initiative, and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast‑paced environment, while remaining flexible in work responsibilities and hours.
• Possess knowledge of St. Mary’s County Public Schools programs, policies, and procedures.

• Plan instruction that enriches and extends classroom instruction and integrates the Library Media Standards.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy skills into all curricular areas.
• Plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula provided by the Maryland State Department of Education and aligned with the SMCPS scope and sequence.
• Guide students to develop comprehension skills through exposure to a variety of reading material and to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate informational sources and literature.
• Teach SMCPS Network Usage Standards.
• Provide care and protection of school property.
• Supervise student activity on school property.
• Supervise supporting clerical and technical staff assigned to the media center.
• Manage the circulation and cataloging system for library media materials.
• Utilize the automated circulation system to check out materials, print reports, and manage overdue materials and fines for Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Resource Manager.
• Instruct students and staff in the use of productivity, presentation software, and multimedia productions in the context of content area instruction.
• Provide instruction and demonstration lessons illustrating the appropriate use of technology, materials, strategies, and techniques for effective use of new technologies in various content areas.
• Assist staff as needed in information retrieval and in the use of electronic resources.
• Assist teachers in individualizing instruction in media outcomes for special populations such as ESL, special education, and gifted/talented.
• Provide in‑service instruction on the use of library media materials, programs, and equipment to faculty and staff.
• Collaborate with principals, school improvement teams, and instructional supervisors to plan for the appropriate use of educational technology.
• Prepare plans for keeping the library resources collection current.
• Compile a collection development policy based on the St. Mary’s County Library Media Program and site‑related data.
• Maintain accurate records as required for state, county, and school reports.
• Create a school library media center climate that encourages students and faculty to take full advantage of its resources.
• Work with the principal and/or Supervisor of Library Media regarding the library media budget based on circulation and collection statistics.
• Solicit feedback from all users to assist in program evaluation and the continuous improvement of services.
• Coordinate, along with school administration, the overall implementation of use of computer hardware and software in the school.
• Serve as primary technology contact.
• Maintain accurate student attendance.
• Assist students with learning activities.
• Take part in professional development activities.
• Cooperate with students and staff.
• Maintain open lines of communication with students, staff, and parents.
• Maintain current lesson plans.
• Perform other related and non‑related job duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and eligibility for licensure as a library media specialist.
• Three (3) credits in special education.

Full‑time ten‑month position.

The St. Mary's County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.