Library Media Specialist
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Title: Library Media Specialist |
Department: Media Center |
Salary Grade: Teacher Pay Schedule
FLSA Status: Exempt |
| Site/Location: E. C. Glass High School |
Reports to: Administrator |
Date: 06/24/2026 |
| POSITION SUMMARY |
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Manages the school library/media center. Provides services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information. Serves as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that the library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the school.
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| ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS |
Instruction
- Provides groups instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.
- Consults teachers on appropriate use of materials and helps them schedule materials for classroom instruction.
- Serves as an information resource for users of library/media center materials and provides staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of school learning resources.
Library Programs
- Plans the school library program to meet identified needs.
- Assists in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.
- Manages acquisitions, processes, organizes, distributes, maintains, and inventories of resources.
- Maintains schedules for instructional television programs and encourages use of video programs for educational purposes.
- Creates a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
- Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
- Student Management
- Carries out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
- Interacts with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.
Administration
- Compiles, budgets, and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
- Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area.
- Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.
- Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.
Communication
- Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
- Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
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| LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES |
Personal Competencies
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
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Leadership Competencies
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
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Functional Competencies
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
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| EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE |
- Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in library media Pre-K-12.
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| KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES |
- Successful teaching experience, school library media experience and knowledge of effective teaching strategies
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| SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY |
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| TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS |
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| WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
| The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. |
| OTHER DUTIES |
| Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. |
| AAP/EEO STATEMENT |
| LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. |
| JOB STATUS: |
OPEN |
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| SALARY: |
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales. |
| DAYS: |
220 |
| START DATE: |
2021-2022 |
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