Library Media Specialist

4 days ago


Decatur, Alabama, United States Alabama Department of Education Full time

About Us:

The Alabama Department of Education is a public education agency committed to providing a high-quality education to students in a safe and supportive environment. We are seeking a highly qualified Library Media Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Library Media Specialist is responsible for managing the school library, promoting literacy, and supporting the instructional program. This is a key role in ensuring students have access to a wide range of resources and develop essential skills in information literacy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and promote the school library program, collection, and activities
  • Secure, organize, and ensure access to resources for the school community
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop information literacy skills and promote a love of reading
  • Provide instructional support and guidance to teachers on the effective use of resources and technology
  • Develop and maintain a relevant and diverse collection of materials
  • Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs
  • Assist students and teachers in locating, retrieving, and interpreting information
  • Train employees on cataloging, locating, filing, and copying materials
  • Attend professional meetings, write reports, and maintain records

Qualification Requirements:

  • Master's degree (M.A.) in Library Media Specialist or related field
  • Current certification from the State Department of Education as a Library Media Specialist
  • Ability to read, interpret, and write documents, instructions, and operating manuals
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or adults
  • Knowledge and skill in the operation of computers and computer programs

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations:

  • Alabama Class A Certificate with proper endorsements

Physical Demands:

  • Regularly required to talk and hear
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, balance, crouch, squat, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach and lift with hands and arms
  • Occasionally required to sit or crawl
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally push, pull, carry, lift, and/or move up to 35 pounds

Work Environment:

  • Quiet work environment with occasional loud noise when supervising large group activities


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