Media SpecialistsSeeking media specialist candidates to provide instruction, resources, and services for students in grades K- 12. The MCPS media specialist program description is available for your review: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/media/programs/programdescrip.shtm.All applicants must meet the requirements for teacher certification stated by the Maryland State Department of Education. (http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/certification/)This ad is posted to create a pool of qualified candidates and not for a specific vacancy. Qualified candidates will be referred for specific vacancies as they occur.SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under direction of the principal, plans and administers the school's library media program. Plans and provides direct instruction to students and training to staff. Manages library media center material, facilities, and equipment. Communicates the school library media program to administrators, staff, students, parents and the broader community.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Meets Maryland state certification requirements for Educational Media (audiovisual/library) Generalist (Level ll).Media SpecialistsSeeking media specialist candidates to provide instruction, resources, and services for students in grades K- 12. The MCPS media specialist program description is available for your review: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/media/programs/programdescrip.shtm.All applicants must meet the requirements for teacher certification stated by the Maryland State Department of Education. (http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/certification/)This ad is posted to create a pool of qualified candidates and not for a specific vacancy. Qualified candidates will be referred for specific vacancies as they occur.SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under direction of the principal, plans and administers the school's library media program. Plans and provides direct instruction to students and training to staff. Manages library media center material, facilities, and equipment. Communicates the school library media program to administrators, staff, students, parents and the broader community.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Meets Maryland state certification requirements for Educational Media (audiovisual/library) Generalist (Level ll).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of MCPS Policies and Procedures for school library media programs and MCPS Administrative Regulation EDA-RA: School Library Media Centers. Knowledge of effective instructional practices and understanding of the teaching/learning process. Knowledge of current instructional and research technologies and the ability to integrate these into the library media program and throughout the curriculum. Ability to work effectively with administrators, staff, students and community. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in school library media, with media generalist specialization and course work in curriculum and special education. Completion of a practicum or two years of successful teaching or two years of successful media-related experience.