Media Specialist

St. Mary's County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment.  Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.

EFFECTIVE:  2023 - 2024 AND 2024 - 2025 School Years

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure student achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct and evaluate student learning experiences;
• Provide guidance to students to promote education development and welfare;
• Provide care and protection of school property;
• Supervise student activity on school property;
• Supervises supporting clerical and technical staff assigned to the media center: and
• Plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula provided by the Maryland State Department of Education aligned with the SMCPS scope and sequence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans instruction that enriches and extends classroom instruction and integrates the Library Media Standards;
• Plans collaboratively with faculty to ensure the integration of information literacy skills into all curricular areas;
• Guides students to develop comprehension skills through exposure to a variety of reading material as well as to comprehend, interpret, analyze and evaluate informational sources and literature;
• Teaches SMCPS Network Usage Standards;
• Manage the circulation and cataloging system for library media materials;
• Utilizes automated circulation system to check out materials, print reports, and manage overdues and fines for Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Resource Manager;
• Instructs students and staff in the use of productivity, presentation software, and multimedia productions in the context of content area instruction;
• Provides instruction and demonstration lessons illustrating the appropriate use of technology, appropriate materials, strategies, and techniques for effective use of new technologies in various content areas;
• Assists staff as needed in information retrieval and in the use of electronic resources;
• Assists teachers in individualizing instruction in media outcomes for special populations such as ESL, special education, and gifted/talented;
• Provides in-service instruction on the use of library media materials, programs, and equipment to faculty and staff; 
• Collaborates with principals, school improvement teams, and instructional supervisors to plan for the appropriate uses of educational technology;
• Prepares plans for keeping the library resources collection current;
• Compiles a collection development policy based on the St. Mary’s County Library Media Program and site-related data;
• Maintains accurate records as required for state, county, and school reports;
• Creates a school library media center climate which encourages students and faculty to take full advantage of its resources;
• Works with the principal and/or Supervisor of Library Media regarding the library media budget based on circulation and collection statistics.
• Solicits feedback from all users to assist in program evaluation and the continuous improvement of services;
• Coordinates, along with school administration, the overall implementation of use of computer hardware and software in the school;
• Maintains accurate student attendance;
• Assists students with learning activities;
• Takes part in professional development activities;
• Cooperates with students and staff;
• Maintains open lines of communications with students, staff, and parents;
• Maintains current lesson plans;
• Serves as primary technology contact; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess professional certification for the appropriate teaching level;
• Possess a School Media Specialist certification or obtain one within a designated timeframe
• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum, instruction, staff development, and assessment process; and
• Possess the ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents, and staff.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC salary schedule for ten-month employees.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY:  EASMC

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.