Library Media Specialist

Position Information

Position Title

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

Greenwood Lab School

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Proposed Salary

$25.00 to $30.00 per hour

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

General Function

Greenwood Laboratory School – Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri

Greenwood Laboratory School is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and student-centered educator to serve as a Part-Time Library Media Specialist and Yearbook Advisor beginning with the 2026–27 school year.

This position supports Greenwood’s mission of academic excellence, creativity, literacy, and student engagement through library services, instructional collaboration, and leadership of the school yearbook program.

The ideal candidate will foster a love of reading and learning, support information literacy and research skills, and help students create a high-quality yearbook that reflects the life and culture of the Greenwood community.

Description of Primary Duties

Primary Responsibilities

Library Media Specialist Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an engaging and age-appropriate K–12 library collection
Support curriculum and literacy initiatives through collaboration with teachers
Teach information literacy, research, and digital citizenship skills
Teach elementary library classes (K–5)
Promote reading through library programming, displays, and events
Manage circulation, cataloging, and library organization
Support the integration of educational technology and media resources
Maintain a welcoming, organized, and student-centered library environment

Yearbook Advisor Responsibilities

Advise and supervise the student yearbook staff
Coordinate yearbook planning, photography, layout, editing, and publication timelines
Teach and support students in journalism, design, photography, and publication skills
Work with students and staff to document school events, activities, and traditions
Coordinate with yearbook vendors and oversee production deadlines
Promote student leadership, collaboration, and creativity within the yearbook program

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Education, Journalism, Communications, or a related field required
Master’s degree and/or school librarian certification preferred
Experience working in a school or educational setting preferred
Experience with yearbook production, journalism, photography, or design preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and families
Familiarity with library systems, educational technology, and digital publishing tools

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

HR Representative

Crystal Ponder

Posting Detail

Open Date

05/14/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Number

20260018PTS