School Library Media Specialist: Empower Reading & Tech

Young World Physical Education; Park Hall (MD); On-site; USD 69,239 - 129,437; Full time

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

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