Media Specialist (Grades: EC-5)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onAutoNation Collision Center, 6700, Maple Avenue, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75235, 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 School Library Media Specialist serves as a teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser, fully integrating the library/media center into the school's instructional programs. The role is dedicated to developing students' 21st-century skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems.
You will engage learners through print and digital resources, empowering them to access, create, and share content while collaborating as global citizens. As an educational leader and change agent, you will partner with teachers to develop curriculum, model collaborative planning, and promote the highest standards of ethics in the use of information technology. The position requires fostering a safe, secure environment that encourages a love of reading, risk-taking, and innovation, ensuring students are college-ready, workforce-ready, and lifelong learners.
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, and travel throughout the district is an integral part of the role. The position involves managing multiple interruptions and multitasking under pressure while supervising media assistants, student aides, and volunteers.
Application Process
For questions regarding working at Dallas ISD, please contact Watson Candidate Assistant.
Work location
Work model: On-site
AutoNation Collision Center, 6700, Maple Avenue, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75235, 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 direct instruction based on state curriculum standards
- check_circleDevelop and coordinate evaluation of the library program based on statistical reports
- check_circlePromote information literacy skills and ethical use of digital resources
- check_circleMaintain a balanced and current collection of print and digital library resources
- check_circleEncourage high circulation levels and inter-library loan services
- check_circleIntegrate research and information processing skills to support academic rigor
- 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.
