Media Specialist

Media Specialist Job Details

Job : 5745444

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

POSITION TITLE:

2710 MEDIA SPECIALIST

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

The media specialist provides instructional leadership for the teaching of information literacy skills, develops and maintains a school library collection that has up-to-date digital and print materials and technology, including curation of openly licensed educational resources, and manages the school library as a flexible, multi‑tasked learning environment. Collaborates with school faculty and administrators to develop a program that supports the instructional curriculum.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word;

hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions.

• Teach the skills of information location, access, evaluation, media literacy, copyright, fair use and other initiatives identified by the Curriculum and Instruction department.
• Actively promote reading and the development of good reading habits.
• Maintain the school library’s print, non‑print, and electronic collections, and manage circulation of curricular support materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with teachers in planning assignments and providing instruction that supports the development of digital learning, participatory learning, inquiry learning, technology literacies, and information literacy.
• Use National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, School Libraries and the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• Perform collection development by selecting, ordering, and adding new items to replace and/or update school library resources.
• Introduce new instructional materials and technologies to staff.
• Supervise library assistants and volunteers in the school library.
• Plan and direct special projects that support literacy experience through guidance and motivational reading initiatives.
• Plan and/or assist in planning the use of allocated library funds with building administration and division administration, based on school level, for the purchase of necessary books and materials.
• Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
• Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and alter instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Provide support for staff and students computing devices.
• Generate reports as related to circulation of library materials and budgetary procedures.
• Prepare reports as requested by building principal and/or district leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, materials and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of prescribed school system policies and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate library programs and services and develop improved methods.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students…