Elementary Media Specialist

Summary

Under the direction of the School Principal and the District Library Media Supervisor, the Elementary Media Specialist purchases, maintains, circulates, and inventories all media center materials; teaches library skills to students; and assists teachers with media materials and equipment.

Description

Classified job is announced to all qualified applicants. Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, June 11, 2026.

6.5 hours per day/ 178 days per year/Salary Grade 9 $23.14 per hour (2026-27 Support Salary Table)

[Promotions result in a 5% minimum increase]

General Function: The Elementary Media Specialist is an instructional and technology leader who administers the school library program. This person is responsible to teach relevant curriculum in alignment with the Utah State Libaray Core Curriculum and Davis School District DESK standards and also helps support school goals as defined in their School Improvement plan. They will engage the school community in recreational reading opportunities and help promote literacy and reading engagement at the school. He or she will develop and maintain a current library collection and library guidelines while following the district library policy. The Elementary Media Specialist creates and provides a safe environment for students and faculty to develop literacy skills using textual, digital, visual, and technological resources and tools to support academic learning, critical thinking, and recreational reading. They are also a collaborating partner with teachers to provide and teach literacy and research skills, along with other information relating to curriculum and media resources.

Qualifications (preferred, but not required):

1. Associates degree with emphasis in library science, English, education or related field

2. Media endorsement-24 quarter hours

3. Varied literature reading background, computer literacy and multi-media knowledge

4. Experience and knowledge of library management and collection development

5. Teaching experience

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Full responsibility to develop and maintain a relevant and current library collection including the following tasks.

Circulating books among students and faculty with engaging tactics

Cataloging and processing library materials

Book maintenance and repair

Weeding or discarding outdated, damaged, irrelevant books and materials

Selecting and purchasing books and materials with various budgets

2. Use Davis District DESK standards and State Core Standards to teach literacy skills in reading engagement, information research, and media engagement.

3. Implement and follow school and district library policies

4. Teach and instruct students with effective classroom management skills

5. Communicate with students and faculty about library needs, resources, and events

6. Plan and teach curricular lessons in collaboration with teachers

7. Be a proactive leader in the school regarding school improvement and decisions

8. Seek funding from grants and others sources to supplement library funds

9. Provide professional development for staff on resources or technology

10. Develop community connections to promote library activity in school and public venues