Media Specialist (Grades: 6-8)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWashington @ Cochran - W - FS, North Washington Avenue, Roseland Neighborhood, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75204, United States
About the Role
Under the direction of Library Media Services, this position provides leadership to ensure all students become effective users of ideas and information. The Library Media Specialist serves as a teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser, ensuring the library/media center is fully integrated into the school's instructional programs. The role is dedicated to engaging learners through print and digital resources, fostering the development of 21st-century skills such as locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems.
As an educational leader and change agent, you will partner with teachers to develop curriculum, model collaborative planning, and promote the ethical use of information. The position requires creating a safe, secure, and age-appropriate environment that encourages a love of reading, risk-taking, and innovation. You will manage the library's operations, including budgeting, collection development, and facility maintenance, while supervising media assistants and student aides.
Work Environment
This is a campus-based position requiring regular and punctual attendance at the worksite; remote work is not an option. The work environment typically features a moderate noise level. Travel throughout the district is an integral part of the role to support school library programs and collaborate with stakeholders.
Application Process
For questions regarding working at Dallas ISD, please contact the Watson Candidate Assistant.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Washington @ Cochran - W - FS, North Washington Avenue, Roseland Neighborhood, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75204, United States
Dallas, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSupervise and manage the school library/media center and its programs
- check_circleProvide group instruction and individual guidance to students on research techniques
- check_circlePrepare strategic plans to ensure compliance with School Library Program Standards
- check_circleConsult with teachers on material use and scheduling for classroom instruction
- check_circleModel collaborative planning and cooperative teaching strategies
- check_circleDevelop and coordinate evaluation of the library/media center program
- check_circleMaintain a balanced and current collection of print and digital resources
- check_circleEncourage high circulation and inter-library loan services
- check_circleIntegrate research and information processing skills into the curriculum
- check_circlePromote ethical use of internet and electronic resources among students
- check_circleSupervise media assistants, student aides, and volunteers
- check_circleManage library operations including budgeting, purchasing, and inventory
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related field
- verifiedValid Texas Library certification
- verifiedMaster's degree preferred
- verifiedTwo years minimally as a highly qualified teacher
- verifiedBilingual skills a plus
- verifiedWorking knowledge of library and information science
Nice to Have
Master's degree. Bilingual skills.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Library Scope And Sequence, Library Curriculum Products, Library Management Operations, Budgeting, Purchasing, Scheduling, Grant Writing, Circulation, Inventory, Inter-Library Loan.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related field; Master's degree preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Media Specialist (Grades: 6-8) at Dallas Independent School District
What does a Media Specialist (Grades: 6-8) at Dallas Independent School District do?expand_more
In this Media Specialist (Grades: 6-8) at Dallas Independent School District role, you will supervise and manage the school library/media center and its programs; provide group instruction and individual guidance to students on research techniques; prepare strategic plans to ensure compliance with school library program standards; and consult with teachers on material use and scheduling for classroom instruction.
What are the requirements for this Media Specialist (Grades: 6-8) role?expand_more
Dallas Independent School District is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related field; Valid Texas Library certification; Master's degree preferred; Two years minimally as a highly qualified teacher; Bilingual skills a plus; and Working knowledge of library and information science.
Where is the Media Specialist (Grades: 6-8) role at Dallas Independent School District located?expand_more
Media Specialist (Grades: 6-8) at Dallas Independent School District is based in Washington @ Cochran - W - FS, North Washington Avenue, Roseland Neighborhood, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75204, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Dallas Independent School District has listed this Media Specialist (Grades: 6-8) role as on-site.
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Media Specialist (Grades: 6-8) at Dallas Independent School District typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Media Specialist (Grades: 6-8) at Dallas Independent School District include Library Scope And Sequence; Library Curriculum Products; Library Management Operations; Budgeting; Purchasing; Scheduling; Grant Writing; and Circulation.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related field; and Master's degree preferred.
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Media Specialist (Grades: 6-8) at Dallas Independent School District is part of the teaching job category on Recrutus.