Library Media Specialist (2026-27 SY)
CONFLUENCE ACADEMYSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Posted March 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Confluence Academy is a non‑profit public charter school system that delivers high‑quality pre‑collegiate education to students from pre‑kindergarten through high school. Governed by a Board of Directors and sponsored by the University of Missouri‑Columbia, the network operates five campuses—Old North, South City, Aspire Academy, Confluence Preparatory Academy, and Grand Center Arts Academy—catering to nearly 3,000 students across diverse grade levels. Since its founding in 2003, Confluence has expanded from a single campus with 245 students to a thriving network, earning a reputation as one of St. Louis and Missouri’s most successful charter school systems. The organization’s distinctive strengths lie in its strong university partnership, comprehensive academic and arts programs, and a proven track record of academic excellence and community impact.
Job Description
Plans and establishes the library/media program, goals and outcomes, supervises the overall operation of the School Building’s Media Center/ and Library, and collaborates with teachers in planning curriculum units using the library/media center.
Requirements
- Supervises the overall operation of the School Building’s Media Center/ and Library
- Responsible for technical services for educational access cable channel, distance learning and other technological resources related to the delivery of services
- Collaborates with teachers in planning curriculum units using the library/media center
- Manages the library collections
- Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials and makes media center materials available to support and enrich the curriculum of the building
- Implements the Library Media Curriculum
- Assists students with the development of independent information access and use so as to develop their skills in the use of instructional materials in relation to learning outcomes
- Keeps abreast of new resources, materials and changes relating to the field recommends implementation on usable and valuable items relative to the building and curriculum
- Supervises the use and storage of AV/Technology equipment
- Evaluates, selects and orders learning resources
- Assists in planning and providing staff development opportunities for Media staff and other building personnel
- Supervises students, parent volunteers and student helpers. Directs paraprofessionals where applicable and Library/Media support staff
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Health insurance
