Library: Media Specialist

Library:
Media Specialist

Dickinson Independent School District BARBER MIDDLE SCHOOL - Dickinson, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5557691

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Position: Library:
Media Specialist

Campus: Barber Middle School

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Campus Principal

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY :

• Direct school literacy, media, and technology operations to ensure students, teachers, administrators, and staff are capable users of media resources and technology tools by creating an information-rich environment conducive to the 21st Century Learner

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree from accredited college or university (preferred)
• Valid Texas school librarian certificate or endorsement (preferred)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Demonstrate effective design and delivery of staff development
• Possess knowledge of library media science
• Possess an understanding of reading instructional practice and research skills
• Demonstrate the ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Exhibit strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• At least three (3) years experience in library/media center in a public school setting (preferred)

• Consult and collaborate directly with teachers and curriculum team, and work with students to model or demonstrate technology-infused lessons
• Assist teachers in integrating appropriate technology tools in the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning
• Design and implement teaching and learning activities, both individually and in collaboration with teachers and staff that reflect current research and practice, including project-based learning and new technology
• Adapt materials and teaching strategies to the interests, needs, and abilities of the learner
• Provide students the capacity to build both informational literacy and technological skills conducive to the 21st‑century learner
• Provide support for online resources and online assessments
• Deliver targeted interventions to students through small group sessions to address and meet their academic needs
• Guide students to evaluate and use information in digital and text formats
• Support personnel in the role of an instructional technology coach, teacher leader, and professional development specialist for the campus
• Research and develop methods of academic standards and curriculum with effective technology‑based teaching and learning strategies to improve student achievement
• Facilitate campus and district technology integration efforts to promote 21st‑century teaching and learning
• Catalog acquisitions; process, organize, distribute, maintain, disposeofinventory resources
• Demonstrate the ability to manage funds and media/library resources within established district guidelines, including but not limited to the: collection and maintenance of student fines as well as preparation of parent notifications; reconcile receipt of resources with packing slips and invoices
• Compose and deliver oral presentations and written reports to campus/district administrators, school board, and campus staff
• Exercise a leadership role in encouraging media utilization by students and staff
• Promote open access to resources and information during and beyond the instructional day and school year
• Supervise assistants, student aides, and volunteers
• Work in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork with staff, teachers, administrators, and students
• Possess the ability to work alone to efficiently solve problems
• Pursue staff development opportunities and professional resources to stay current in the fields of technology integration and media services
• Model and promote the principles of intellectual freedom, access to information privacy, and copyright
• Seek opportunities to network with media specialists and other professionals
• Research, evaluate, and implement new instructional resources, including software, web sites, and long‑distance learning opportunities
• Exhibit a strong foundation in pedagogy and teaching methodologies and be…