Library Media Specialist

Young World Physical Education

Park Hall (MD)

On-site

USD 69,239 - 129,437

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

St. Mary’s County Public Schools is seeking a Library Media Specialist for Park Hall Elementary School in Maryland. This exempt, ten-month professional position requires a bachelor’s degree and licensure eligibility, with a salary ladder ranging from $69,239 to $129,437 per year, depending on credentials and experience.

Immediate starting date and district-approved qualifications apply. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy, manage the library

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher and eligible for licensure as a library media specialist.
Three (3) credits in special education.

Responsibilities

Plans instruction that enriches and extends classroom instruction and integrates the Library Media Standards.
Plans collaboratively with faculty to ensure the integration of information literacy skills into all curricular areas.
Plans and coordinates the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula provided by the Maryland State Department of Education aligned with the SMCPS scope and sequence.
Guides students to develop comprehension skills through exposure to a variety of reading material as well as to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate informational sources and literature.
Teaches SMCPS Network Usage Standards.
Provides care and protection of school property.
Supervises student activity on school property.
Supervises supporting clerical and technical staff assigned to the media center.
Manages the circulation and cataloging system for library media materials.
Utilizes automated circulation system to check out materials, print reports, and manage overdue materials and fines for Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Resource Manager.
Instructs students and staff in the use of productivity, presentation software, and multimedia productions in the context of content area instruction.
Provides instruction and demonstration lessons illustrating the appropriate use of technology, appropriate materials, strategies and techniques for effective use of new technologies in various content areas.
Assists staff as needed in information retrieval and in the use of electronic resources.
Assists teachers in individualizing instruction in media outcomes for special populations such as ESL, special education, and gifted/talented.
Provides in-service instruction on the use of library media materials, programs and equipment to faculty and staff.
Collaborates with principals, school improvement teams, and instructional supervisors to plan for the appropriate uses of educational technology.
Prepares plans for keeping the library resource collection current.
Compiles a collection development policy based on the St. Mary’s County Library Media Program and site-related data.
Maintains accurate records as required for state, county, and school reports.
Creates a school library media center climate which encourages students and faculty to take full advantage of its resources.
Works with the principal and/or Supervisor of Library Media regarding the library media budget based on circulation and collection statistics.
Solicits feedback from all users to assist in program evaluation and the continuous improvement of services.
Coordinates, along with school administration, the overall implementation of use of computer hardware and software in the school.
Serves as primary technology contact
Maintains accurate student attendance
Assists students with learning activities
Takes part in professional development activities
Cooperates with students and staff
Maintains open lines of communications with students, staff, and parents
Maintains current lesson plans
Performs other related and nonrelated job duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher and eligible for licensure as a library media specialist

Three (3) credits in special education

Job description

Library Media Specialist

Job Details

Job ID: 5826955
Application Deadline: Jul 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Release Date: July 10, 2026
Application Deadline: July 24, 2026

Requisition: 12301

Position: Library Media Specialist

Location: Park Hall Elementary School

Salary: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees. ($69,239-$129,437)

Effective: July 2026

Application Procedures

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEdonline application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than July 24, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)

Nature of Work

This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure student achievement.

Essential Functions

Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
Ability to report to work daily and on time
Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans instruction that enriches and extends classroom instruction and integrates the Library Media Standards
Plans collaboratively with faculty to ensure the integration of information literacy skills into all curricular areas
Plans and coordinates the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula provided by the Maryland State Department of Education aligned with the SMCPS scope and sequence
Guides students to develop comprehension skills through exposure to a variety of reading material as well as to comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate informational sources and literature
Teaches SMCPS Network Usage Standards
Provides care and protection of school property
Supervises student activity on school property
Supervises supporting clerical and technical staff assigned to the media center
Manages the circulation and cataloging system for library media materials
Utilizes automated circulation system to check out materials, print reports, and manage overdue materials and fines for Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Resource Manager
Instructs students and staff in the use of productivity, presentation software, and multimedia productions in the context of content area instruction
Provides instruction and demonstration lessons illustrating the appropriate use of technology, appropriate materials, strategies and techniques for effective use of new technologies in various content areas
Assists staff as needed in information retrieval and in the use of electronic resources
Assists teachers in individualizing instruction in media outcomes for special populations such as ESL, special education, and gifted/talented
Provides in-service instruction on the use of library media materials, programs and equipment to faculty and staff
Collaborates with principals, school improvement teams, and instructional supervisors to plan for the appropriate uses of educational technology
Prepares plans for keeping the library resource collection current
Compiles a collection development policy based on the St. Mary’s County Library Media Program and site-related data
Maintains accurate records as required for state, county, and school reports
Creates a school library media center climate which encourages students and faculty to take full advantage of its resources
Works with the principal and/or Supervisor of Library Media regarding the library media budget based on circulation and collection statistics
Solicits feedback from all users to assist in program evaluation and the continuous improvement of services
Coordinates, along with school administration, the overall implementation of use of computer hardware and software in the school
Serves as primary technology contact
Maintains accurate student attendance
Assists students with learning activities
Takes part in professional development activities
Cooperates with students and staff
Maintains open lines of communications with students, staff, and parents
Maintains current lesson plans
Performs other related and nonrelated job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or higher and eligible for licensure as a library media specialist
Three (3) credits in special education

Term of Employment

Full-time ten-month position

Salary Grade Range

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees.

Bargaining Unit Eligibility

EASMC

EEO Statement

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.

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