District Library Media Center Specialist - Instructional Media Center (2026-2027)

Position to begin August 2026

The salary range listed is for the 2025-26 school year and will be updated when the 2026-27 salary schedule is approved.

Medford SD 549C Job Description

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Job Title: District Library Media Center Specialist

Classification: Certified

Supervisor: Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and TAG Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Contract: 193 Days

Summary: The District Elementary Media Specialist will provide direct supervision for all elementary media assistants on a rotational basis for the following areas: Communication regarding duties and work environment, instruction and supervision for ordering, collection maintenance according to building needs (including discarding outdated/damaged materials), adherence to budget, assistance in monthly district meetings, communication of relevant library media information, communication with district supervisors and building principals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Library Media Center Organization and Management.

• Promotes and guides literature selection.
• Collaborates with each building media assistant in the maintenance of library print materials, software, and audiovisuals, as well as developing building resources to promote effective utilization of technology.
• Assists in evaluating and recommending all media materials and equipment based on district selection guidelines and school program needs.
• Develops, justifies, and administers the library media center's budget with the principal.
• All managers of the District who have budget authority are responsible for accessing monthly financial reports and reviewing related documents and statements for accuracy without prompting. Any issues should be reported to Finance immediately.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Provides training and information regarding the duties of library media assistants.
• Assists the building principal in the direction of duties for media assistants.
• Maintains monthly communication with building principals, the Director of Elementary Education, and the principal regarding library assistant job performance.
• Serves on district curriculum committees to provide media materials, equipment, and services to meet curriculum needs.

Library Media Skills Instruction

• Promotes and provides guidance in literature selection and use of media.
• Uses practical communication skills with all levels of staff.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Performs any other duties the Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and TAG Programs may assign.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The District Elementary Media Specialist is responsible to the Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Talented and Gifted Programs and each building principal. Program direction will be provided by the Director of Elementary Education and the designated advising building principal.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The District Elementary Library Media Center Specialist supervises library media assistants.
• All Medford School District employees supervise students and maintain a safe environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

An individual must perform each essential duty of this position satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Communication processes and theories.
• Cooperative learning methods of teaching and resourcing.
• Learning styles and approaches.
• Children and adolescent literature.
• Cataloging and classification.
• Facility design and management.
• Resource-based teaching is consistent with developmentally appropriate practices for elementary education.
• Curriculum development and content.
• Censorship issues and policies.
• Copyright laws and policies.
• Print and non-print materials.
• Sources and procedures for acquiring library media.
• The application of various types of technology to instruction.
• Library media programs and their place in education.
• Computer programming and hardware.
• School rules and regulations.
• State laws and safety procedures that apply to students.
• School and district procedures for dealing with students, staff, and others.
• School district procedures for resolving conflicts and supervising students.
• Compliance with the Eight Keys to Employability.
• Abidance by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Standards for the Ethical Educator and Professional Practices.

Skills:

• Ability to teach students and staff both formally and informally.
• Ability to train students and teachers in using equipment necessary for effectively utilizing library media.
• Ability to plan for space and utilization of library media.
• Ability to teach students the media curriculum emphasizing information search and retrieval processes.
• Ability to determine students' comprehension levels and select materials to meet those levels.
• Ability to prepare budgets and order, schedule, and organize materials.
• Ability to select, evaluate and organize appropriate media centers, including equipment.
• Ability to work with principals and teachers to recommend educational media suited to specific instructional objectives and to effectively utilize library media.
• Ability to organize, supervise and evaluate library media programs.
• Ability to develop well-defined program goals.
• Ability to demonstrate an effective management style.
• Ability to plan and teach basic computer concepts.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, fellow employees, and the public.
• Ability to perform physical labor when required.

Attitudes:

• Demonstrated ability to show a positive attitude toward all aspects of work.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new conditions and situations.
• Demonstrated ability to cooperate with the staff to provide practical learning resources and facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to practice the principles of honesty, integrity, and accuracy in all matters of district operations.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to use practical problem-solving techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to ask for and accept suggestions from colleagues and supervisors.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in a continuous in-service program.

Experience:

• Successful classroom teaching experience with experience in library media center management preferred.
• Experience with adolescent and children's literature, audiovisual equipment and production, technology applications, and instructional systems.
• Experience integrating library media skills curriculums into the instructional program, supervision of volunteers and assistants, and public relations.

Education and/or Experience: Must be eligible for or possess the appropriate license by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as an educational teacher with an endorsement in Educational Media or equivalent.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and area. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software, and word processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Hold current Oregon Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement(s) in the assigned subject matter and grade level.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. Ability to present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Stamina for 8 hours of student instruction and supervision.
• Use of hands for repetitive motions, such as writing and typing.
• Standing/Walking: 3-6 hours/day and Sitting: 2-4 hours/day.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing of stairs or ladders.
• Lifting/carrying: Up to 40 lbs.
• Occasional physical interaction with students, as provided by law, and to ensure the physical safety of the student and/or others.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
• Speaks clearly enough to be understood by others and identify and understand the speech of others.
• Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, and employees may be exposed to blood borne pathogens, temperature fluctuations, fumes, odors, and dust.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, age, or disability in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.