Elementary Media Specialist: Ignite Reading & Tech

Careerxchange; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerxchange seeks a Media Teacher for an A-rated charter school in Palmetto, Florida. The role focuses on elementary media instruction with some middle school duties, fostering literacy, information literacy, and responsible technology use.

The specialist will partner with classroom teachers, support digital citizenship, and manage a dynamic media center that aligns with curricular goals and instructional technology initiatives. A Florida Media Specialist Certification is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Florida Certification as a Media Specialist required.
• Master’s degree in Library Science, Educational Media, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of child growth and development, particularly at elementary and middle school levels.
• Knowledge of curriculum standards and current educational practices.
• Strong understanding of educational technology and digital resources.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Media/Library instruction primarily for elementary students, with some middle school classes.
• Foster a love of reading, literature, learning, and inquiry.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop instructional units and lessons.
• Support students and teachers in the effective use of instructional materials and technology.
• Integrate information, research, media, visual, digital, and technological literacy skills.
• Teach students about research skills, digital citizenship, internet safety, and responsible technology use.
• Provide guidance regarding copyright, fair use, and intellectual property.
• Maintain an engaging and well-organized media center and library collection.
• Select and maintain library materials based on student and school needs.
• Establish and maintain effective library/media center procedures.
• Assist with the planning and management of the Media program budget.
• Support school curriculum and instructional technology initiatives.
• Participate as an active member of the school leadership and educational community.
• Stay current with literature, educational technology, and trends in library/media services.
• Participate in professional development and school activities.
• Supervise and coordinate staff assigned to the Media program.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Literacy emphasis

Technology integration

Curriculum collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida Media Specialist Certification

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Library catalog system

Job description

Careerxchange seeks a Media Teacher for an A-rated charter school in Palmetto, Florida. The role focuses on elementary media instruction with some middle school duties, fostering literacy, information literacy, and responsible technology use.

The specialist will partner with classroom teachers, support digital citizenship, and manage a dynamic media center that aligns with curricular goals and instructional technology initiatives. A Florida Media Specialist Certification is required.