Library Media Specialist

Tulsaschools; Tulsa (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Tulsa is seeking a Librarian to provide library instruction and resources access to students and staff. The position requires a Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent and prior experience in a library setting. Candidates must be able to obtain a valid Oklahoma Library Media Specialist certificate and are preferred to be bilingual in Spanish. This role aims to enrich the educational experience of the school community and support student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent required.
• Preferred experience in a library or media organization.
• Valid Oklahoma Library Media Specialist certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in library information resources.
• Facilitate access to resources for students and staff.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient in Google Office Suite

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Master of Library Science (MLS)

Bachelors degree

Job description

Tulsa Public Schools’s existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Position Summary

Provides instruction in and access to library information resources and programs for students, staff and the entire school community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Master of Library Science (MLS), Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Librarianship degree or the equivalent from an accredited college-level library program (Preferred) or
• Masters degree in any subject and at least one of the following:
  • Thirty (30) or more coursework hours related to library/media
  • Fifteen (15) or more coursework hours related to library/media and one (1) year of relevant work experience
  • Three (3) or more years of library/media related work experience and a letter from the district
  • Enrolled in a Library Media or School Librarian certification program
• Bachelors degree and enrolled in a Master of Library Science (MLS), Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Librarianship, or the equivalent

Experience:

• Previous experience working in a library or media related organization

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.

• Possess or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oklahoma Library Media Specialist certificate or waiver from OSDE
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.