Media Specialist

Media Specialist
Job Description

Job Title: Media Specialist

Classification: Exempt
Department: Student Support

Reports to: Head of School

Summary:
Trinity School is a co-educational, independent, Catholic school for students in grades PreK-3 through
8th grade. It is a place where children learn to love learning and teachers teach children what they need for life. Its 48-acre tranquil campus is located in an environment that fosters the educational process.
One of the school’s major strengths is its commitment to a challenging, comprehensive curriculum offered in a personalized manner that invites the best from each student. This curriculum incorporates both family and religious values. Trinity is currently seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Media
Specialist position for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage purchasing, cataloging and circulating collection (~11,000 volumes).
• Manage library department budget.
• Coordinate with admin team to acquire and maintain online resources.
• Develop, document, and implement weekly lesson plans in information and media literacy for grades Pre-K3 to 8th consistent with curriculum and best practices.
• Collaborate with preschool and primary school faculty to enhance literacy instruction.
• Provide grade appropriate instructions to meet the needs to diverse learners.
• Implement techniques to motivate, challenge, and engage students of varying abilities to become lifelong learners and readers.
• Plan and coordinate an annual book fair.
• Supervise library volunteers.
• Establish reasonable standards for student mastery and achievement.
• Utilize school’s learning management system to post assignments and resources for each class in middle school.
• Update electronic grade book weekly for middle school.
• Respond to all parent communication in a professional, empathetic, and timely manner.
• Actively participate in faculty meetings, in-service learning, retreats, and school committees.
• Assist in actively supervising students during arrival/dismissal, recess, cafeteria, etc.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and administration.
• Effectively integrate technology into instruction.

Core Competencies:
Proficient communication skills.
Effective collaboration and problem-solving ability.
Demonstrate job specific skills required to meet essential job functions.

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in School Library Science or a related field.
Experience with educational technology tools.

Preferred Education and Experience:
Current MSDE certification.
Teaching experience.
Experience in a Catholic or independent school setting.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolong periods of time.
Physical stamina and dexterity.

Additional Notes:
Salary commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for full-time benefits. The successful candidate will be required to complete Criminal Justice Information Services background check, and
MSDE employment history review.

Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume, along with contact information for two professional references to Marguerite Conley, Head of School at mconley@trinityschoolmd.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ellicott City, MD 21043: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $60,000