Media Specialist

POSITION TITLE

2710 MEDIA SPECIALIST                                                                      

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

The media specialist provides instructional leadership for the teaching of information literacy skills, develops and maintains a school library collection that has up-to-date digital and print materials and technology, including curation of openly licensed educational resources, and manages the school library as a flexible, multi-tasked learning environment. Collaborates with school faculty and administrators to develop a program that supports the instructional curriculum.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with the duties and roles of the media specialist.

• Teach the skills of information location, access, evaluation, media literacy, copyright, fair use and other initiatives identified by the Curriculum and Instruction department.
• Actively promote reading and the development of good reading habits.
• Maintains the school library’s print, non-print, and electronic collections, and manages circulation of curricular support materials and equipment.
• Collaborates with teachers in planning assignments and providing instruction that supports the development of digital learning, participatory learning, inquiry learning, technology literacies, and information literacy.
• Uses National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, School Libraries and the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• Performs collection development by selecting, ordering, and adding new items to replace and/or update school library resources.
• Introduces new instructional materials and technologies to staff.
• Supervises library assistants and volunteers in the school library.
• Plans and directs special projects that supports, supplements, and elevates the literacy experience through guidance and motivational reading initiatives.
• Plans and/or assists in planning the use of allocated library funds with building administration and division administration, based on school level, for the purchase of necessary books and materials.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Provides support for staff and students computing devices.
• Generates reports as related to circulation of library materials and budgetary procedures. 
• Prepares reports as requested by building principal and/or district leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, materials and practices,
• Thorough knowledge of prescribed school system policies and procedures; 
• Ability to evaluate library programs and services and to develop improved methods; 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff; 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in library science.  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility for or in possession of appropriate Virginia teaching license (Library Media PreK-12) with endorsement as a media specialist required.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

AA/EOE STATEMENT

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.