School Media Specialist Jobs

A School Media Specialist, also known as a school librarian, plays a pivotal role in school administration. Their primary responsibility is to manage, organize, and disseminate various forms of educational media to enhance learning and teaching. They work closely with teachers to develop curricula, provide information literacy instruction, assist students with research, and encourage the use of technology in learning. Additionally, they are responsible for maintaining the library's collection, including books, digital resources, and multimedia materials, and ensuring it aligns with the school's curriculum and the diverse learning needs of students.

Essential skills for a School Media Specialist include strong communication, organization, and technology skills. It is also crucial for them to have the ability to evaluate and select appropriate learning materials. They should hold a Master's in Library Science (MLS) or a Master's in Library and Information Science (MLIS). Some states in the U.S. also require certification or licensure for this role. Before becoming a School Media Specialist, one might work as a Classroom Teacher, a School Library Assistant, or an Instructional Coordinator.

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The librarian is responsible for working collaboratively with school administration and staff to develop a library program that supports the curriculum; provides instructional leadership for the promotion...

School Media Specialist Elementary (Probationary)

  • Valley Stream, NY
  • 20 hours ago
  • Valley Stream, NY
  • 20 hours ago

Job Number: V2... Start Date: 2020-01-15T00:00:00 End Date: 2019-12-18T00:00:00 Description: Application Type Name: Teacher District Name: Valley Stream #24 UFSD Region Name: Long Island Salary...

Librarian/Media Specialist

  • Whately, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Whately, MA
  • 1 day ago

About Us:Whately Elementary School is a nurturing and inclusive learning community dedicated to fostering academic success, social-emotional development, and well-being for all students. We are...

Librarian/Media Specialist- DSD #30550

  • Newark, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 1 day ago

Librarian/Media Specialist- DSD #30550 JobID: 30550 Position Type: Specialized Schools /Programs/Teacher/Specialist Date Posted: 3/10/2025 Location: Delaware School for the Deaf School (DSD) Date...

Librarian/Media Specialist- Wilson #30563

  • Newark, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 1 day ago

Librarian/Media Specialist- Wilson #30563 JobID: 30563 Position Type: Elementary School/Library Media Date Posted: 3/10/2025 Location: Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Date Available: 2025-2026...

Librarian/Media Specialist - Union County High School

  • Morganfield, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Morganfield, KY
  • 2 days ago

Union County High School has a vacancy for the position of Librarian/Media Specialist beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. The highly-effective and motivated candidate must have an active...

Teacher Librarian Elementary (K-5) School

  • Hillsborough, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hillsborough, CA
  • 2 days ago

improve learning, providing 24/7 access to digital information resources for the entire learning community Coordinates and runs annual book fairs and school wide literacy events Takes an active role in school...

School Media Specialist (Library)

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Orange-Ulster BOCES School Media Specialist (Library) in Goshen , New York Orange-Ulster BOCES provides the foundation and knowledge that enables its students to venture forth in any direction they...

Summer School Media Specialist

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 4 days ago

TYPE OF POSITION: FTE Hours may vary based on program needs REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Technology/District Support Services, Building Principals SUPERVISION: Day to day supervision of...

About the Employer A premier learning community that empowers each student to thrive in an ever-changing world. View Job Description Knowledge and experience with with library administration,...

School Media Specialist (Library)

  • Goshen, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Goshen, NY
  • 5 days ago

Job Opening Information School Media Specialist (Library) Application Deadline 3/28/2025 Position Title School Media Specialist (Library) Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Job Description Orange-Ulster...

Librarian/ Media Specialist Warrensville Heights Elementary School 2025-2026

  • Warrensville Heights, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Warrensville Heights, OH
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: District Wide/Librarian/Media Specialist Date Posted: 3/4/2025 Location: Warrensville Heights Elementary School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Objective: Plans,...

Librarian/Media Specialist

  • Campbellsville, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Campbellsville, KY
  • 6 days ago

Organization Information The number one priority of the Campbellsville Independent School District continues to be our students and their educational achievement. Our Districts theme...

2025/2026 - Teacher Librarian and Interns

  • Fremont, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 6 days ago

About the Employer The Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) is made up of 44 schools serving preschool-12th grade with approximately 33,000 students in grades TK-12. The District Office hosts...

Secondary Teacher Librarian Pool

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 6 days ago

Copy of Transcript (This is a Required Document ) Credential Copy (This is a Required Document ) Letter of Introduction (This is a Required Document ) Letter(s) of Recommendation (This is a...

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Salary for School Media Specialist Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Highest Education Level

School Media Specialists offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.5%
Bachelor's Degree
29.9%
Doctorate Degree
11.7%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
High School or GED
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by School Media Specialists
4-6 years
37.5%
1-2 years
20.8%
2-4 years
16.7%
6-8 years
12.5%
Less than 1 year
8.3%
8-10 years
4.2%



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