Library & Media Specialist (MS/US) — Elevate Student Literacy

MISBO; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitefield Academy in Smyrna, GA, seeks a Middle and Upper School Media Specialist to collaborate with staff, lead literacy initiatives, and oversee library resources aligned with the school’s Christ-centered mission.

You will teach information literacy, support instructional coaches, and guide students in research, reading, and digital tools while maintaining a resourceful library environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or Education Media Technology, or certification in School Library Media.
• Successful librarian experience with Middle/Upper School students and enthusiasm for literacy.
• Experience teaching, modeling, and coaching educational technology for students and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to work well with staff and students.
• Valid Georgia library services credential desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets, email, Internet, presentation software; Schoology and interactive boards are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to develop student literacy through library media program administration.
• Provide instruction in information literacy and research skills.
• Plan and teach library, research, and digital citizenship skills aligned with curriculum.
• Support teachers with curriculum integration and resource selection.
• Manage library operations, circulation, budgeting, and archives.
• Oversee volunteers and coordinate with Lower School Librarian for alignment.
• Promote reading and library programs across MS and US.

Skills

Librarian experience

Enthusiasm for MS/US students

Communication skills

Tech coaching

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or Education Media Technology or School Library Media certification

Georgia library services credential desirable

Tools

Schoology

Interactive board technology

Job description

Whitefield Academy in Smyrna, GA, seeks a Middle and Upper School Media Specialist to collaborate with staff, lead literacy initiatives, and oversee library resources aligned with the school’s Christ-centered mission.

You will teach information literacy, support instructional coaches, and guide students in research, reading, and digital tools while maintaining a resourceful library environment.