Dallas Independent School District is hiring: Media Specialist in Dallas

Job Description - Media Specialist (RTP20241007-007)

Description

Purpose: Provide leadership under the direction of Library Media Services to ensure that all students are effective users of ideas and information. Supervise and manage the school library/media center and programs. Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems (21st century skills).

Engage learners through the use of print and digital resources to access, create, and share content, as well as collaborate with other learners as global citizens. Serve as a teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that the library/media center is fully integrated into the instructional programs of the school. Must have proficiency in engaging learners in a variety of instructional strategies.

Major Responsibilities:

• Use the TEK’s/SE’s as the basis for instruction and library curriculum products including Library Scope and Sequence. Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.
• Prepare strategic plans to meet School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas.
• Participate as an educational leader in the curriculum development process at both campus and district levels by consulting with teachers on appropriate use of materials.
• Model and promote collaborative planning, cooperative teaching, and direct instruction as determined by learners’ needs and state curriculum standards.
• Model and promote the highest standard of conduct, ethics, and integrity in the use of Internet and other resources, and instruct students in the ethical use of resources.
• Provide ongoing learning opportunities for students and staff that foster active participation and engagement, particularly in the areas of information technology and literacy skills.
• Supervise Media Assistant(s) and student aides, while managing multiple interruptions and multitasking under pressure.
• Provide instructional access to library resources through flexible scheduling of classes and small groups, creating a conducive learning environment.
• Maintain a balanced, selected, and organized collection of library resources, continuously monitoring for currency and relevance.
• Implement effective strategies for library management operations including budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, and supervising staff.
• Encourage high circulation levels, including inter-library loans, to facilitate information access beyond the campus.
• Support academic rigor by integrating the teaching of research and information processing skills.
• Work cooperatively with the community and libraries to promote common goals that benefit all students.
• Carry out discipline in accordance with Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Support students’ right to free selection of materials.
• Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward the school library program and a love of reading.
• Stay abreast of the information culture of students and staff and incorporate this awareness into the library program.
• Exhibit effective communication skills through oral, written, electronic, and nonverbal expression.
• Comply with Federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and Board policy in library/media services.
• Develop and coordinate ongoing evaluation of the library/media center program based on statistical reports.
• Engage in continual self-evaluation and self-directed learning for professional growth.
• Perform all administrative tasks to keep the library orderly and functioning properly.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned related to the library program.
• Comply with time and effort reporting requirements for federally funded positions.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment is not an option for campus-based positions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related field with valid Texas Library certification; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years minimally as a highly qualified teacher; bilingual skills a plus.
• Working knowledge of library and information science.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and manage students in a varied environment.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with challenges in a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Salary will be based upon the Board approved RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL salary schedule.