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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
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 2026-27 school year.
This position supports Greenwood's 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 K-12 library collection
• Support curriculum and literacy initiatives through collaboration with teachers
• Teach information literacy, research, and digital citizenship skills
• Teach elementary library classes (K-5)
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Education, Journalism, Communications, or a related field required
• Master's 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, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252
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
Quick Link for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/86452