Media Specialist

Broken Arrow Public Schools; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Broken Arrow Public Schools seeks a Media Specialist to lead the school media center, teach information literacy, and support reading initiatives to raise student achievement. You will manage collections, budget, and procedures, aligning services with district goals.

The role requires collaboration with classroom teachers, development of lesson plans, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe, engaging library environment that fosters inquiry and responsible use of information.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and Oklahoma certification required.
• Internship or teaching experience in library media.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret information; ability to write reports; ability to present information orally.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school media center to support student achievement.
• Teach information literacy and administer reading program.
• Evaluate the library program and budget.
• Maintain library environment and procedures reflecting legal guidelines and standards.
• Develop and maintain a library collection aligned with curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers on curriculum development.
• Maintain accurate records as required by policy.
• Protect students and materials; ensure a safe learning environment.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with district curriculum.

Skills

Reading

Analysis

Writing reports

Oral communication

Math concepts

Problem solving

Instructional materials

Education

Master's degree & OK cert

Job description

JOB TITLE: Media Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Instruction

REPORTS TO: Site Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Media Aide

JOB GOAL: Complies with local, state and federal mandates.Instructs students in curricular activities designed to promote social physical and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible adults.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: Master's degree and valid Oklahoma certification required

Experience: Successful internship or teaching experience in the area of library media

Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information; skill in writing required reports/correspondence; ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from others, work with mathematical concepts and apply to practical situations; ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Essential Job Functions

these statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• Embraces the goals of continuous school improvement and increasing student achievement through management of the school media center. Teaches information literacy skills to students and administers the reading management program.
• Evaluates the library program, establishes goals, and administers the library budget.
• Creates and sustains a library environment with effective and well communicated library operating procedures. Follows library practices that reflect legal guidelines and professional standards.
• Develops and maintains a library collection that supports the total instructional program and integrates library services with the district educational program. Selects materials that appeal to a wide variety of library users in accordance with BOE policy.
• Participates in the learning process towards the achievement of district curriculum and district goals by contributing as a member of the instructional team in curriculum development. Collaborates with classroom teachers.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Creates a library environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students; establishes clear standards of pupil behavior and provides a pleasant, safe and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Develops and maintains lesson plans and instructional material appropriate to district curriculum which may be adapted to the needs of each student.
• Participates in the schools PLC process when appropriate.
• Establishes effective rapport with students and develops positive and effective relationships with parents and other staff members. Communicates regularly with parents both inside and outside the normal contract day.
• Observes all rules, regulations, policies and practices of the District and administration.
• Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Accepts and performs teaching and any other duties, including co-curricular and extracurricular duties, as assigned by the superintendent and principal as may be needed to maintain the educational programs offered by the District.
• Attends all meetings as required by the superintendent and principal.
• Complies with the assigned duty times of the teacher contract day and with the standards of performance and conduct for teachers as set forth by the state department of education.

Essential Behavior

Ability to use sound judgment in any situation. Must be able to respond rapidly and appropriately to needs of students. Must build harmonious rapport and work cooperatively with administrators, site staff, students and parents.

Attendance Statement

Able to be in attendance as contracted and for extra duties as assigned per district policy.

Environmental Conditions

Primarily inside working conditions; some exposure to environmental conditions during outside duty.

Physical Standards

• Sitting at a desk for extended periods, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching and bending.
• Talking and hearing in order to communicate with other employees and public on the phone and in person concerning job-related duties
• Manual dexterity required to operate a keyboard with proficiency, calculator, telephone, and other office equipment
• Ability to lift and manipulate library equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Walking as required to access equipment and perform responsibilities
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)