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Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Library Media Specialist for Middle and High Schools. This role focuses on fostering information literacy, enhancing research skills, and integrating instructional technology. You will collaborate with educators to support curriculum goals and manage a dynamic media center. If you have a valid Ohio teaching license and a certification in Library/Media, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to nurturing a love for reading and learning in the next generation.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio teaching license and Library/Media certification required.
• Knowledge of Ohio’s Learning Standards and best practices in librarianship.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum and student achievement through collaboration with teachers.
• Manage a 21st-century media center with print and digital collections.

Skills

Information Literacy

Research Skills

Instructional Technology Integration

Collaboration with Teachers

Managing Media Center

Education

Valid Ohio Teaching License

Certification in Library/Media (K–12)

Approved Educator Preparation Program

Tools

Makerspace Tools

Learning Platforms

Job description

Library Media Specialist - Middle and High Schools

• Location:
  Northridge High School - Licking County

Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Certification in Library/Media (K–12) through one of the following:
  • A Teacher Librarian (K–12) endorsement added to a valid Ohio teaching license, or
  • A Multi-Age (P–12) Library/Media Specialist license.
• Must meet Ohio Department of Education requirements for service as a licensed School Library Media Specialist.
• Completion of an approved educator preparation program in School Library/Media Science is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of information literacy, research skills, and instructional technology integration.
• Experience collaborating with teachers to support curriculum and student achievement.
• Familiarity with Ohio’s Learning Standards, Future Ready Librarians framework, and current best practices in school librarianship.
• Skilled in managing a 21st-century media center, including print and digital collections, makerspace tools, and learning platforms.

Position Details:

• Northridge Local Schools is seeking a Library Media Specialist for our Middle School and High School for the 25/26 School Year.
• Location: Northridge Middle and High School
• Grade Level: Library Media Specialist - Middle and High School

Licensure & Certification Requirements (Ohio):

• Valid Ohio teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Certification in Library/Media (K–12) through one of the following:
  • A Teacher Librarian (K–12) endorsement added to a valid Ohio teaching license, or
  • A Multi-Age (P–12) Library/Media Specialist license.
• Must meet Ohio Department of Education requirements for service as a licensed School Library Media Specialist.
• Completion of an approved educator preparation program in School Library/Media Science is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of information literacy, research skills, and instructional technology integration.
• Experience collaborating with teachers to support curriculum and student achievement.
• Familiarity with Ohio’s Learning Standards, Future Ready Librarians framework, and current best practices in school librarianship.
• Skilled in managing a 21st-century media center, including print and digital collections, makerspace tools, and learning platforms.