2026 - 2027 Media Specialist

Job Title: Media Specialist, Elementary/Secondary Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal/Lead Media Specialist Pay Grade: Teacher Salary

Dept./School: PreK - 12 Length of Contract: 10.5 mos.

Primary Purpose:

Supervise and manage the school library/media center. Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the school.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university

Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of library science

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Two years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction

1. Work directly with teachers and students to ensure that effective instructional strategies are implemented for best learning to occur.
2. Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.
3. Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials for classroom instruction.
4. Serve as information resource for users of library/media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.

Library Programs

1. Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs.
2. Assist in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.
3. Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
4. Coordinate development and maintenance of community resource file.
5. Maintain schedules for instructional television programs and encourage use of video programs for educational purposes.
6. Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
7. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Student Management

1. Carry out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
2. Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.

Administration

1. Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
2. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
3. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area.
4. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.
5. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Communication

1. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

2. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

   General Employee Requirements:

• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise clerical aide(s), student aides, and volunteers.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes.