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0.1 Library Media Specialist JobID: 7156 Position Type: Certified - Teacher/Media Specialist - Elementary Date Posted: 7/1/2026 Location: Ryland Heights Elementary Date Available: 08/13/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Internal Transfer Deadline: July 16, 2026 TITLE: 0.1 Media Specialist QUALIFICATIONS: Certificate endorsed for school librarian for appropriate position Bachelors or Master's Degree in Library Science or equivalent Library experience preferred REPORTS TO: Principal JOB GOAL: To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources. PERFORMANCE RESPONSBILITIES: Operates and supervises the library to which assigned Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all libraries materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use by teachers Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources. Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of library materials in relation to planned assignments Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher Participates in curriculum meetings. Responsible for implementing library skills curriculum Counsels with and gives guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests Arranges frequently-changed book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest library patrons. Requisitions materials within the limits of the library budget Supervises library aides in the performance of their duties Participates actively in the library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state, and national level Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collections Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library Collaborates with classroom teachers to assist in addressing assessed core content areas Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 192 Days Salary Schedule: Certified Salary Schedule FLSA Status: Exempt EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/2/2026
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$128,000 – $173,000/yr
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