Media Center & Technical Specialist

Library & Media Center Management

• Develop and maintain a current, curriculum-aligned collection of print and digital media using accepted selection criteria, including multicultural and gender-fair standards.
• Catalog, classify, and organize all media materials and equipment according to professional library standards; maintain accurate inventory and submit timely reports.
• Oversee circulation of materials; supervise, train, and coordinate media center paraeducators, student aides, and volunteers.
• Solicit ongoing input from teachers and students to guide collection development and media purchases; assist in managing the media center budget.
• Promote a love of reading and independent learning through programming, displays, and resource curation.

Technology Support & Integration

• Serve as the building-level point of contact for technology support, troubleshooting hardware, software, devices, and classroom technology tools for staff and students.
• Maintain and monitor school technology assets; coordinate inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment.
• Assist the principal and district technology coordinator in identifying professional development needs related to technology; facilitate staff training and in-service as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers to meaningfully integrate technology into classroom instruction aligned with district curriculum.
• Inform staff and students about available technology resources and support confident, effective use across subject areas.

Information Literacy & Instruction

• Teach information and technology literacy skills to students, modeling effective research strategies, ethical information use, and responsible digital citizenship.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and deliver instructional strategies that support information literacy across content areas.
• Stay current on trends in education, library science, and instructional technology; apply new knowledge to continuously improve programs and services.
• Attend relevant staff and department meetings; participate in professional growth opportunities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (B.S. in Elementary/Secondary Education, Library Science, Educational Media, or related field)
• Valid state educator’s certificate or licensure in Educational Media / Library Science, or eligibility to obtain
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an elementary or secondary education setting
• Demonstrated experience with library systems, collection management, and circulation workflows
• Hands-on experience with instructional technology, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and classroom devices
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families, * Graduate degree in library and information science, educational media, or instructional technology
• Experience in a school library or media center role
• Successful classroom teaching experience
• Background in adult training, staff development, or technology coaching
• Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), learning management systems, and/or Google Workspace for Education

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to manage and develop a library collection and media center environment that is organized, accessible, and welcoming
• Aptitude for diagnosing and resolving common technology issues independently and in a timely manner
• Commitment to ethical information practices, intellectual freedom, and copyright compliance
• Flexibility and collaborative spirit to serve diverse staff, student, and family needs
• Ability to organize, catalog, display, distribute, and produce instructional materials
• Knowledge of civil rights relating to free access to materials and copyright laws.
• Ability to be flexible in order to accommodate teachers, students, parents/guardians, and community members.
• Knowledge and ability to work with technology and assist integration in the classroom.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Able to work indoors and occasionally outdoors. Role requires sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, seeing, hearing, and the ability to lift a minimum of 10lbs., * Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Library services: 3 years (Required)
• Technical support: 1 year (Required)
• Classroom management: 3 years (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Chicago Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403 (b)

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance