Librarian-Media Specialist

Qualifications:Requirements as established by the State Board of Education

Reports to:BuildingPrincipal

Job Goal:To provide the school community with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual proving and growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates, selects and requisitions new library materials
2. Assists school administration in establishing library policy and procedure
3. Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials
4. Informs teachers and other staff members concerning the acquisition of new materials
5. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instructs teachers and students on use of the system
6. Plans and teaches use of the library and library materials
7. Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities
8. Helps students develop habits of independent use of library materials and skill in the use of materials in relation to planned assignments
9. Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher
10. Participates at curriculum meetings and parent-teacher organizations

Performance Responsibilities (continued):

1. Cooperates with reading specialists in giving reading guidance to Students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests and assists all students in selecting materials appropriate to their interests and abilities
2. Arranges for frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits that are likely to interest the library's patrons
3. Helps prepare and administer the library budget
4. Trains and supervises library aides in the performance of their duties
5. Inventories all print and non-print library materials and submits an annual report of these materials
6. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Learn with curiosity.
2. Demonstrate kindness.
3. Embrace equity.
4. Ability to support the values of our strategic and equity plans.
5. Ability to interact positively and supportively with staff, students, families, and the community.
6. Respect the variability of cultures, including but not limited to socioeconomic status, religions, family types, etc.
7. Follow all safety guidelines under the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code for public school employees, including but not limited to bloodborne pathogens, ethics, fraud, reporting child abuse and neglect, etc.
8. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Working Conditions:

1. May occasionally be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
2. Frequent interruption of tasks to support students, staff, parents/guardians, community members, and visitors.
3. Must occasionally work nights/extended days due to school functions.
4. Must be able to assist others by moving around the school and grounds.
5. Must be able to lift and move 40 lbs.
6. Repetitive hand motion (e.g., keyboard, typing) or voice-to-text.
7. Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout their employment with the District.
    

Note: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance

The Bexley City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, who will be appointed as the authority.