Library/Media Specialist

Pea Ridge Schools  Schools

Job Description

Position Title: Library/Media Specialist

Department: Building

Reports To: Building Principal

Evaluated By: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Contract Length:   205 Days

JOB SUMMARY: 

Plans and establishes media program, goals and outcomes in accordance with building

curriculum and district and state guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluates, selects, and orders learning resources.
• Delivers media curriculum outcomes to students in partnership with other teaching staff.
• Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center

resources available to support and enrich the curriculum of the building.

• Informs teachers and other staff members about new learning resources the media center acquires.
• Plans and supervises the distribution and storage of all media center materials and equipment.
• Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials.
• Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center

resources.

• Helps students to develop habits of independent information access, evaluation, and use of

instructional materials in relation to learning outcomes.

• Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading needs
• Deletes obsolete materials and resources from the collections in accordance with district policies in

in order to reflect changing curriculum needs of the building.

• Supervises the operational routines of the media center.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center resources, and instructs

patrons in the use of the system.

• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.
• Annually analyzes the media program to establish new policies and services as necessary and to

determine needs to update technology.

• Attends and participates in faculty and/or departmental meetings and professional development as

required.

• Provides multi-media/technology support as applicable.
• Communicates regularly with various internal and external publics to develop and maintain a positive

school/community relationship.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students, parent volunteers and student helpers. Directs paraprofessional and media aide interaction

with patrons.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to

perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Masters degree in library science and/or instructional technology. At least one year teaching experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Arkansas media certification for the grade levels served.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures,

or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability

to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, teachers, parents,

administrators, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and basic bookkeeping

and budgeting concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to

practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited

standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or

schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: 

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to

instructional programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and

parents; skill in oral and written communication.

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 will frequently sit and stand and almost continuously

walk. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, and reach forward and/or above the head. The

employees will often lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books and AV equipment. Specific

vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to read from a computer screen. The

employee regularly interacts with students, staff and parents in addition to meeting multiple demands and

deadlines from several people.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, and work is performed indoors.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (A.D.A.)

and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the

individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Pea Ridge Schools is an equal opportunity employer.