Library Media Specialist (26-27)

TITLE:                                 Librarian / Media Specialist                                                   

REPORTS TO:______________________________Principal                                             

LENGTH OF CONTRACT OR WORK YEAR:           9 months (187 days)                           

1. Coordinates and directs the activities of school library media support personnel including library media assistants, technical assistants, student assistants, and volunteers.
2. Provides the leadership and instructional resources and services for implementation of a school library media program that serves as an integral part of a student-centered educational process.
3. Plans and implements for teaching and learning by
   1. Assessing learning and information needs of students and staff
   2. Planning and working collaboratively with teachers
   3. Instructing students and staff in the effective use of ideas and information
   4. Incorporating information literacy into day-to-day instruction
   5. Advocating and promoting reading and lifelong learning
   6. Leading in the school's use of instructional technology to enhance learning
   7. Upgrading professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis
4. Plans and implements for information access, evaluation and use
5. Leads teachers, technology staff, and students in a collaborative process to select and evaluate resources that address curricular needs and learning goals of students and teachers in the information age
6. Keeps accurate inventories of print, non print, and technology materials and equipment
7. Implements an ongoing collection development and evaluation process
8. Adheres to copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and use of resources
9. Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom and ethical behavior
10. Planning and implementing for program administration
11. Provides technical support to teachers, maintains record for Accelerated Reading and Star Program.
12. Evaluates the school library media program on a continual basis according to accepted standards of quality
13. Organizes school library media facilities and resources in a manner that supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and maximizes intellectual and physical access to resources.
14. Interacts effectively with students, staff, administration, and the general public to promote and expand the school library media program.
15. Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior
16. Prepares and submits accurate reports as required
17. Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor or district administrators.
18. Regular in person attendance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have a valid Mississippi license with endorsement as librarian/media specialist (440).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Approved by Board of Trustees:  December 8, 2009