Media Specialist (Grades: 6-8)

About the role

Provide leadership under the direction of Library Media Services to ensure all students are effective users of ideas and information. Supervise and manage the school library/media center and programs. Serve as a teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to integrate library/media center fully into instructional programs of the school.

Responsibilities

• Use TEK’s/SE’s as the basis for instruction and consult with teachers on appropriate use of materials and scheduling of materials for classroom instruction.
• Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques and self-manage their learning.
• 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 at both the campus and district levels.
• Model and promote collaborative planning, cooperative teaching, and direct instruction as determined by learners’ needs and state curriculum standards.
• 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 library/media center is integrated fully into instructional programs of the school.
• Supervise Media Assistant(s), student aides, and work with multiple interruptions and multi-task under pressure.
• Provide instructional access to library resources and facilities through open, flexible scheduling of classes, small groups, and individuals.
• Support academic rigor by integrating the teaching of research and information processing skills to ensure students are college ready, workforce ready, and effective life-long users of information.
• 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 the students' right to free selection of materials for enjoyment or information.
• Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library program and love of reading in a safe, secure environment which is age-appropriate.
• 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 rule, and Board policy in the library/media services area.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the statistical reports and findings.
• Engage in continual self-evaluation and self-directed learning for professional growth and maintain an active interest in appropriate local, state, regional, and national professional associations and publications.
• Perform all the administrative tasks of keeping a library orderly, up-to-date, and functioning properly.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned related to the library program.

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 the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Benefits

• Salary will be based upon the Board approved Related Instructional salary schedule.
• Work Locations: Long Middle School.
• Job Campus: Media Specialist.
• Schedule: Full-time.
• Minimum Salary: $57,207.00.
• Median Salary: $71,516.00.
• Job Posting Date: Jun 17, 2026.