Library Media Specialist - West Part-time

Library Media Specialist - West Part-time 0.6

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Librarian - Media Specialist
• Date Posted: 3/3/2026
• Date Available:
• Closing Date: 03/17/2026

Library/Media Specialist Part-time (0.6 FTE)

Glenbard West

10-month

Licensed Staff

Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County) Endorsement for H.S. in the subject identified

Refer to the GEA Professional Agreement and Salary Schedule posted on the district website. Benefits are noted on the salary schedule. [The 26-27 matrix will be posted once contract negotiations are completed.]

10519

03/17/2026

• Licensed School Library Media Teacher/Specialist Glenbard West High School

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Library Information Specialist and/or Media Specialist high school endorsement
• Prior experience in Library Media;
  Technology Specialist preferred
• Knowledge of best practices as it relates to supporting (all) students' needs

• Direct report to the Principal (or designee) in assigned high school.

• Assist staff and students with locating reference and reading materials in print and online.
• Assist in the selection and purchase of print and non-print materials held by the library. Catalog books and other materials for auditing purposes.
• Collect, organize, and issue library resources to students and staff.
• Oversee the maintenance of the library website, as appropriate. Ensure links to research databases are functioning properly.
• Assign classroom access to instructional time in the library. Assist class during time designated, as needed.
• Ensure the library meets the needs of all its user groups.
• Develop, administer and monitor the library budget, as specified by the Principal.
• Assist in selection of support staff within the department and their staff evaluation.
• Assist in the orientation of new teachers; and, serve as an Advisor for the Instructional Council.
• Establishes effective methods of room control in which students develop respect for the library, school, staff, and each other.
• Maintain the highest level of ethical and professional demeanor with students and staff consistent with the Sexual Harassment, Equal Educational Opportunity, Ethics, Use of Electronic Media, and other appropriate policies of the District.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with immediate supervisors, students, peers, and other school related reference groups.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Provides appropriate supervision and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Does not administer corporal punishment or touch students.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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* Designation of Head Librarian)

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required…