Alexandria, Virginia
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Posted: 08-Jan-26
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Full Time
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Preferred Education:
Landon School is committed to the ethical, intellectual, and personal development of boys. We challenge and inspire them to think deeply, individually, and broadly; to live with respect and honor; and to grow into healthy, well-rounded men of integrity and character who seek to make a positive difference in the world around them.
We are currently seeking a dynamic and charismatic Middle and Upper School Information, Media, and Library Specialist (Grades 7-12) for the 2026-2027 school year. The Middle and Upper School Specialist will be a leader in the school community, library, and classroom. They will cultivate and maintain collaborations with teachers, students, parents, and the school community, and will promote the integration of literacy, media/technology, research, and innovative/creative thinking throughout the school. As a member of the Applied Technology and Innovation (ATI) department, the Middle and Upper School Specialist is a key partner in developing and designing curriculum related to research, media, and technology literacy. Finally, the Middle and Upper School Specialist nurtures an environment that fosters a love of reading among all students.
Essential Functions:
A. Information Literacy
- Provides information resources available for all students and teachers through a systematically developed collection within the school and through access to resources outside the school.
- Informs teachers, students, and administrators of new materials, equipment, and services that meet their information needs.
- Recommends student-level literature to teachers and collaborates with teachers in adding to the school’s literature and reading collection in print and online.
B. Instruction
- Assists classroom teachers to incorporate information and research skills into the classroom curriculum and collaborates with teachers in developing resources and inquiry-based units and activities.
- Leads professional development initiatives in conjunction with other members of the ATI department.
- Collaborates with teachers in developing and implementing lessons related to media and technology.
- Provides formal and informal training for teachers and other staff members based on best practices in integrating technology for teaching and learning.
C. Educational Technology
- Collaborates with the Chief Technology Officer, technology facilitators, and IT staff in working with teachers and students to integrate new technologies into the curriculum.
- Provides leadership in information literacy skills instruction embedded in the curriculum.
- Provides leadership in assisting staff in the management, access, evaluation, and organization of web-based information and tools.
- Assists in developing and implementing a digital citizenship curriculum to help students develop attributes that demonstrate responsible use of information and technology.
- Provides resources and support to the school community through workshops, newsletters, and online resources.
- Extends the library beyond its four walls to connect with the school community through social networks and other online tools such as a library website.
- Connects the school community to global experts, resources, authors/illustrators, and other individuals to promote rich learning experiences and an excitement for learning.
D. Management of the Facilities and Collections
- Works with the ATI Department Chair to manage the annual library budget in coordination with administration.
- Evaluates and assesses the current paper and digital resources.
- Provides access to the library collection and digital resources for all constituents.
- Partners with other ATI staff the assisting library staff in executing the mission of the department.
- Actively seeks professional development opportunities related to library science and technology and uses those professional development experiences to inform current practice.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Commitment to boys education and the mission of Landon School.
- Participation in the Teacher-Coach-Mentor model
- Charismatic leadership and vision for Media and Library in a 7-12 educational environment.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with teachers and administration to promote media literacy and research skills through active partnerships.
- Certification in Library Media and/or teaching certification for grades 6-12 preferred. Five to ten years of experience in schools.
- Previous academic library experience preferred.
- Ability to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate library services, programs, resources, technology, and facilities.
- Successful experience teaching information literacy in collaboration with classroom teachers.
- Knowledge of library automation systems, computer applications, and other relevant technology that manages and delivers services.
- Ability to track library information services data and report on activity, trends, and analysis.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of and personal commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as social justice.
- Desire for consistent and ongoing professional development and training
- A passion for education and the mission of an all-boys school
Landon School offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, an attractive 403(b) retirement plan, professional development opportunities, free lunch, and much more. For more information or to apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/65bb5c33-182b-4986-8a9c-f98d8a8fdec6/Landon-School. No phone calls please.