Library/Media Specialist

Library/Media Specialist Pea Ridge School District Junior High - Pea Ridge, Arkansas This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed, and Home of the Blackhawks Job Details

Job ID:

5791691

Application Deadline:

Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Pea Ridge Schools Schools Job Description

Position Title:

Library/Media Specialist

Department:

Building

Reports To:

Building Principal

Evaluated By:

Building Principal

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Contract Length:

205 Days

JOB SUMMARY

Plans and establishes media program, goals and outcomes in accordance with building curriculum and district and state guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned. Evaluates, selects, and orders learning resources. Delivers media curriculum outcomes to students in partnership with other teaching staff. Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center resources available to support and enrich the curriculum of the building. Informs teachers and other staff members about new learning resources the media center acquires. Plans and supervises the distribution and storage of all media center materials and equipment. Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials. Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources. Helps students to develop habits of independent information access, evaluation, and use of instructional materials in relation to learning outcomes. Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading needs Deletes obsolete materials and resources from the collections in accordance with district policies in in order to reflect changing curriculum needs of the building. Supervises the operational routines of the media center. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center resources, and instructs patrons in the use of the system. Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities. Annually analyzes the media program to establish new policies and services as necessary and to determine needs to update technology. Attends and participates in faculty and/or departmental meetings and professional development as required. Provides multi-media/technology support as applicable. Communicates regularly with various internal and external publics to develop and maintain a positive school/community relationship.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students, parent volunteers and student helpers. Directs paraprofessional and media aide interaction with patrons.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Masters degree in library science and/or instructional technology. At least one year teaching experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Arkansas media certification for the grade levels served.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, teachers, parents, administrators, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and basic bookkeeping and budgeting concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS and

ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit and stand and almost continuously walk. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, and reach forward and/or above the head. The employees will often lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books and AV equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to read from a computer screen. The employee regularly interacts with students, staff and parents in addition to meeting multiple demands and deadlines from several people.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, and work is performed indoors. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Pea Ridge Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type:

Full-Time