What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Media Specialist position at Alabama State Department of Education?
JOB TITLE: LIBRARIAN
WORK DAYS: 9 Months (187 days)
REPORTS TO: Principal
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
- Valid Alabama school librarian certificate;
- Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements within the designated timeframe;
- Such above qualifications as the Board may require.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide the faculty and students with an enriched school library environment in support of student learning by using a multitude of resources and experiences for students that will enhance the curriculum, invite intellectual growth and develop productive use of leisure time.
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
- Develops and implements the school library program which is applicable and related to educational goals and objectives.
- Manage and Facilitate distribution, collection, and maintenance of technology devices for teachers and students.
- Initiate contact for repairs of broken/malfunctioning devices with vendors.
- Serve as school representative for Technology Committee.
- Assist with troubleshooting of devices school-wide.
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date technology inventory for the school
- Utilize technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
- Assist with managing the Go Guardian account for school.
- Model best practices for regular analysis of the school library collection as well as Board policies for school library collection development (including weeding and deletion of items).
- Model and advise on the ethical use of technology and information resources for students and staff.
- Maximize efficient use of available funds and provide the faculty and students with the best available materials; the position requires the preparation and administration of a library budget in accordance with Board financial procedures.
- Manage and coordinate inventory of library materials, textbooks, and digital devices as assigned.
- Seek grants and other funding opportunities to enhance school library services.
- Supervise and promote library activities.
- Assist students and faculty by cooperating with other schools and local public libraries.
- Maximize library media center functions through the use of clerical help, student assistants and volunteers when available.
- Initiate contact with faculty and students in promoting and providing library services, resources and guidance.
- Actively participate in and work with other school personnel in the inventory and selection of books, equipment and other library materials that provide the student with the best learning opportunities.
- Participate in and support professional development activities including staff meetings and in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned.
- Perform technical responsibilities required to provide exemplary library service as part of an effective and successful educational facility.
- Provide input and assistance to other school personnel by actively participating in departmental, faculty, curriculum and special meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
- Model and maintain high ethical standards.
- Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
- Maintain expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.
- Complete training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.
- Supervise and/or assist with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.
- Serve on school/system committees as required or appropriate.
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Respond to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintain and submit required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly care for equipment and material resources of the school system.
- Use collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
- Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
- Any other essential functions assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
- Perform other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with evaluation procedures and Board policy.
Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check. E mployment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Anniston City Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Anniston City Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.