Media Specialist - RHS (2026-2027 School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools • Harrisonburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop and supervise a media program which supports the instructional objectives of the school.

Requirements

• Masters degree in library science, Virginia state teaching license in library science or accredited endorsement in library science.
• Effectively demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Experience in teaching and responding to the information needs of young people, and the management and administration of library media services.
• Personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, faculty, and community members.
• Proficiency in public speaking and written communication to express and/or exchange ideas.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instructional strategies and classroom management skills related to scientifically-based research and its implementation.
• Emotionally mature, objective and sensitive to people and their concerns.
• Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families, administration, staff, co-workers and community agencies.
• Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Familiarity with equity and inclusion frameworks.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Respects the worth, dignity and individual differences of others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to diverse audiences to foster professional relationships and express and/or exchange ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of office/instructional equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Destiny (or equivalent software) and email.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate use of the library by students, teachers, and classes.
• Schedule and manage any assistants, student support, or volunteers as applicable.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports related to media resources.
• Supervise circulation procedures.
• Provide instruction for classes, small groups and individuals. Instruction may include library skills, library standards, language arts and content standards, STEM, and computer science standards.
• Assist teachers in integrating the use of library resources in the classroom.
• Participate regularly in team and curricular meetings - school based and/or division level.
• Provide professional materials and in-service training to the faculty.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to facilitate selecting, ordering, processing, organizing, circulating and weeding materials, while maintaining accurate library records and files.
• Takes all industry standard precautions to protect students and staff and protect and maintain equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains appropriate state licensure; assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.
• Actively participates in and attends all required meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality when appropriate.
• Complies with and supports school division policies, regulations, procedures, and the HCPS Strategic Plan.
• Effectively performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level