2025-2026 School Library Media Specialist PreK-12

Newport News Public Schools • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

Position is responsible for providing all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth and research and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media center resources.

Responsibilities

• Operates and supervises the media center to which assigned.
• Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program.
• Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the media center acquires.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instructs teachers and students on the use of the system.
• Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources.
• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Helps teachers and students conduct research using the internet and other technological means.
• Arranges frequently changing displays and exhibits likely to interest the students.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

What This Job Offers

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