Part-Time Library Media Specialist

Part-Time Library Media Specialist

Work Location:
Springfield Campus

Department:
Greenwood Lab School

Pay Grade:
Unclassified

Proposed Salary:
$25.00 to $30.00 per hour

Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

General Function:
Greenwood Laboratory School Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri

Greenwood Laboratory School is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and student-centered educator to serve as a Part-Time Library Media Specialist and Yearbook Advisor beginning with the 202627 school year.

This position supports Greenwoods mission of academic excellence, creativity, literacy, and student engagement through library services, instructional collaboration, and leadership of the school yearbook program.

The ideal candidate will foster a love of reading and learning, support information literacy and research skills, and help students create a high-quality yearbook that reflects the life and culture of the Greenwood community.

Description of Primary Duties:
Primary Responsibilities

Library Media Specialist Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an engaging and age-appropriate K12 library collection
• Support curriculum and literacy initiatives through collaboration with teachers
• Teach information literacy, research, and digital citizenship skills
• Teach elementary library classes (K5)
• Promote reading through library programming, displays, and events
• Manage circulation, cataloging, and library organization
• Support the integration of educational technology and media resources
• Maintain a welcoming, organized, and student-centered library environment

Yearbook Advisor Responsibilities

• Advise and supervise the student yearbook staff
• Coordinate yearbook planning, photography, layout, editing, and publication timelines
• Teach and support students in journalism, design, photography, and publication skills
• Work with students and staff to document school events, activities, and traditions
• Coordinate with yearbook vendors and oversee production deadlines
• Promote student leadership, collaboration, and creativity within the yearbook program

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Library Science, Education, Journalism, Communications, or a related field required
• Masters degree and/or school librarian certification preferred
• Experience working in a school or educational setting preferred
• Experience with yearbook production, journalism, photography, or design preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and families
• Familiarity with library systems, educational technology, and digital publishing tools

Additional Qualifications:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, ... , ...

Background Check Statement:
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

HR Representative:
Crystal Ponder

Posting Detail Open Date:
05/14/2026

Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Posting Number:
20260018PTS

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