Dallas Independent School District is hiring: Media Specialist in Dallas

Job Description - Media Specialist (RTP20241007-007)

Purpose: Provide leadership under the direction of Library Media Services, ensuring 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, an equal partner, and a change agent in the curriculum development process 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 resources and instruct students in their ethical use.
• 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, managing multiple interruptions and multi-tasking under pressure.
• Provide instructional access to library resources and facilities through flexible scheduling and create a conducive learning environment.
• Maintain a balanced, carefully selected, and organized collection of library resources that meet student needs and comply with collection development policies.
• Implement effective strategies for library management operations such as budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, and supervising.
• Encourage a high level of circulation, including inter-library loans to facilitate information access.
• Support academic rigor by integrating research and information processing skills to ensure students are college and workforce ready.
• Work cooperatively with the community-at-large and libraries to promote common goals that benefit all students.
• Carry out discipline in accordance with Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Support students’ rights to free selection of materials for enjoyment or information.
• 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 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 a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on findings.
• 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.
• All federally funded incumbents must comply with time and effort reporting requirements.
• 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 because regular attendance is essential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a 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 varied environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to cope with challenges in a rapidly changing world.
• Willingness to remain current with developments in the profession.

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