Library Science/Media Specialist - Southwest Academy

Baltimore County Public Schools • Towson, MD

224d • $60,000 - $119,522

About The Position

The Library Science/Media Specialist at Southwest Academy is responsible for planning and administering the school's library media program under the direction of the principal. This role involves providing direct instruction to students and training to staff, managing library media center materials, facilities, and equipment, and communicating the library media program to various stakeholders including administrators, staff, students, parents, and the community. The specialist will also perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment or eligibility for a Maryland Educator License.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science.
• Knowledge of curriculum and effective instructional techniques.
• Technology competency and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and provides a comprehensive program of school library media services.
• Collaborates with school administrators and staff for the integration of media program resources and media skills with curriculum and instructional programs.
• Creates an environment which encourages all students to utilize information resources and become lifelong readers.
• Provides leadership for infusion of technologies into the school instructional program.
• Oversees and coordinates the work of clerical and technical staff assigned to the media center.
• Prepares short and long range plans for keeping the resources collection and network technology current.
• Teaches information retrieval skills to students.
• Prepares students to evaluate the relevancy, authority, and accuracy of sources found on Internet, electronic databases, and in traditional resources.
• Individualizes instruction for special populations such as ESOL, special education, and Gifted and Talented.
• Instructs students in the use of presentation software, video production, and the development of multimedia productions.
• Plans with school administrators, team leaders and/or resource teachers to provide a comprehensive program for staff development.
• Coordinates training of school-based staff in the use of electronic resources, multi-media production, telecommunication, and other library media resources.
• Provides access to professional materials for teacher reference and general professional reading, viewing, and listening.
• Continuously updates personal knowledge about new technologies, learning theories, and instructional strategies to share with staff.
• Evaluates, selects, and maintains a collection of materials from print to the newest information technologies that support the school-wide curriculum.
• Prepares exhibits and displays of new or current materials that support the curriculum.
• Correlates all new courses of study with resources of the school library media center.
• Maintains accurate records as required for state, county, and school reports.
• Promotes information access, knowledge and literacy through a variety of activities, visual displays, and communications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days.
• Flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
• Eligibility for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree