Library Media Specialist Jobs
A Library Media Specialist in school administration functions as a vital link to the information and resources for students, teachers, and administrative staff. They manage and organize the library's media collection, which includes books, digital resources, multimedia materials, and educational software. They also engage in planning, promoting, and implementing a range of educational programs, literacy initiatives, and instructional technology integration. They ensure the library environment stimulates learning, fosters a culture of reading, and uses technology to enhance instruction.
Library Media Specialists must possess a Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science. They should have earned a school library media certification or endorsement depending on the state requirements. Key skills include strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, adeptness at technology integration, and an understanding of educational content. Prior to becoming a Library Media Specialist, a person may have roles such as a Classroom Teacher, a School Librarian, or an Instructional Technology Coordinator.
Media Specialist....
Maintains communication with local, state and national organizations, institutions and agencies involved in media and curriculum and educational leadership....
Library Media Specialist 2025-2026 School year; 186 contract days, 100% FTE Location: Mandan Middle School Salary: Starting $53,800 for Bachelors degree; starting $55,322 for Master's degree (Salary...
WHS Library Media Specialist/English Teacher (Beginning 25/26)
- Whitefish, MT
- 8 hours ago
- Whitefish, MT
- 8 hours ago
WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION DESCRIPTION AREA: Library Media Specialist/English Teacher LOCATION: Whitefish High School Whitefish School District seeks a High School Library Media Specialist/English...
Reports To: Building Principal Position Purpose: The library media specialist provides all students and staff with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of resources that...
Position Type: Support Staff/ Library Media Specialist Date Posted: 3/12/2025 Location: Heritage Elementary Date Available: 07/01/2025 197 Day Position QUALIFICATIONS: Certification by the...
Organization Website Organization Address 1155 W Main St Shelbyville, KY 40065 Vacancy ID 20242025 - 04772 Position Category Media Librarian Title Library Media Specialist Description See job description...
Middle School Librarian and Information Science Teacher
- San Francisco, CA
- 16 hours ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 16 hours ago
Work with Middle School leadership to ensure library resources and practices are aligned with the curriculum....
Library Media Specialist (EX) (2024-2025) - St. Mary School, Annapolis MD
- Annapolis, MD
- 19 hours ago
- Annapolis, MD
- 19 hours ago
The Library Media Specialist will coordinate and oversight of all library and media services....
The library media specialist will be an advocate for student learning and will encourage the development of a lifelong love of reading and knowledge acquisition....
Spartanburg County School District Two JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: School Librarian GENERAL SUMMARY Under general supervision designs and maintains a media center program. Updates library materials,...
Snowcrest Jr High - Library Technology Specialist Teacher SY2526 (26059)
- Ogden, UT
- 1 day ago
- Ogden, UT
- 1 day ago
A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at Snowcrest Jr High School for an Library Technology Specialist. This position is for 8.00 hours per day, 182 days (plus a possible...
Elementary Library Media Specialist (Middle School 6th-8th)
- Texarkana, AR
- 1 day ago
- Texarkana, AR
- 1 day ago
The Texarkana Arkansas School District is accepting applications for elementary library media specialist for the 2025-2026 school year....
Posting Details Posting Number: F2323P Working Title: Acquisitions Librarian Department: Libraries-Acquisitions Serials About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University...
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST - IRVING & COUNTRY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - 2025-26 School Year
- Winfield, KS
- 1 day ago
- Winfield, KS
- 1 day ago
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST - IRVING & COUNTRY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - 2025-26 School Year Winfield USD 465 www.usd465.com LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST - IRVING ELEMENTARY & COUNTRY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS...
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Library Media Specialists offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Library Media Specialist position
- Instructional Leadership
- School Administration
- School Leadership
- English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Instructional Strategies
- Google Classroom
- School Improvement
- Teacher Evaluation
- Educational Leadership
- Professional Learning Communities
- Student Management
- Student Services
- Classroom Instruction
- Project Based Learning
- Curriculum Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Educational Technology
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Masters
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Design
- Learning Management System
- Grammar
- Staff Development
- File Management
- Wellness
- Masters In Education
- Media
- Educating
- Liaison
- Reading
- Computer Programming
- Closing
- Distribution
- Background Checks
- Implementation
- Military Background
- Consulting
- Telephone Skills
- Flexibility
- Events
- Collaboration
- Budgets
- Interpersonal Skills
- Employee Development
- Teaching
- Education Experience
- English
- Critical Thinking
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Research Skills
- Problem Solving
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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