Job Title

Library Media Specialist

Reports to

School Principal

Status

10-month (12 paychecks)

Purpose of Job

The school library is often the heartbeat of the school. It is a place students and teachers go to expand and enrich their learning, to find new interests, and to grow intellectually into the lifelong learners we hope them to be. A school library media specialist will select, order and organize print and non-print materials for the library media center that will reinforce the curriculum. S/he will instruct students in the use of the library as a source of knowledge, enjoyment and inspiration, and will work with teachers in the development of library media programs to satisfy their classroom needs.

Qualifications

·         Experience in the area assigned preferred

·         Minimum education: Masters degree preferred

·         License: Librarian/Media Specialist

·         Knowledge of library practices, terminology, and procedures; age-appropriate literature; computer and Internet operations; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

·         Ability to establish effective working relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; display mechanical aptitude; and work with frequent interruptions.

Job Duties

• Support the effective delivery of a high quality of education for all students; conducts classes and/or activities in a variety of appropriate formats in accordance with lesson plans and age groups (e.g. reading, storytelling, contests, etc.) for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.
• Assist teachers, students, and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Collaborate with other library media specialists across the district and, when possible, in the region to expand and enhance knowledge and expertise as well as library offerings and services
• Maintain positive relationships with teachers, students, parent(s), and the community
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders in the school (through a variety of methods)
• Ensure that the school’s and district’s resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possible
• Participate in appropriate and required staff development sessions at the school and/or system level
• Properly supervise students to maintain proper library environment that supports student learning
• Maintain a clean, orderly, safe library
• Maintain inventory and records databases; evaluate books and/or periodicals for retention within collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books and/or periodicals) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of current and serviceable books, media, and other library materials.

·         Maintain proper library environment that supports student learning

• Provide full, willing and helpful cooperation in carrying out all reasonable instructions or extra assignments which are given by the principal before, after and during the school day

Essential Functions

·         Maintain consistent, predictable attendance and punctuality, including participation in required meetings, trainings, and professional development

·         Perform all duties with integrity, professionalism, accountability and in compliance with all school, district, state, and federal laws/policies.

·         Interact professionally and effectively with students, parents/guardians, coworkers, administrators, and members of the public.

·         Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student, personnel, and district information.

·         Follow all safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions in a timely manner.

·         Use district equipment, technology, and resources appropriately and in support of assigned duties.

·         Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or administrators.

·         Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Physical Demands

This job may require lifting objects that exceed 20 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

·         Pushing and/or pulling

·         Stooping and/or kneeling

·         Reaching

·         Talking

·         Hearing

·         Seeing

Capacity and Ability Requirements

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual to learn or adequately perform a task or job duty.

·         Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments.

·         Verbal: Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.

·         Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.

·         Manual dexterity: Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.

General Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Weakley County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applying online indicates the receipt and review of this job description by the (potential) employee.