Must have Library Media Specialist Certificate to be considered for this position.

CLASS TITLE:         LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

PRIMARY  FUNCTION:To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of Library Media Center (LMC) resources by:

Demonstrating Professional Leadership           Assessing and Communicating Learning Results

Demonstrating Knowledge of Content              Reflecting/Evaluating Teaching/Learning

Designing and Planning Instruction                  Collaborating with Colleagues/Parents/Others

Creating and Maintaining Learning Climate      Engaging in Professional Development

Implementing and Managing Instruction           Demonstrating Implementation of Technology

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and the School SBDM Council.

• Develops short and long-range goals that guide the development of the LMC.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the operation of the LMC.

• Aligns the LMC goals to those of the school.

• Prepares and administers budgets according to needs of the LMC.

• Coordinates the school’s implementation of KETS (if assigned).

• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.

• Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students.

• Establishes methods for flexible scheduling of classes and students to promote use by individuals, small groups, and whole class.

• Collaborates with teachers in planning assignments leading to extended use of LMC resources.

• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new LMC materials in alignment with the curriculum.

• Classifies, catalogs, processes, and organizes for circulation of educational media technology.

• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using LMC resources.

• Trains and supervises clerks/assistants, student assistants, and adult volunteers (if assigned) to perform duties efficiently.

• Maintains a current inventory of holdings and withdraws obsolete material.

• Participates in school committee structure.

• Provides access to professional materials and information.

• Participates in various professional organizations that relate to library media and technology.

• Maintains the LMC to be a functional, attractive, and orderly environment that encourages maximum use.

• Plans and/or participates in special projects or proposals.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Principal.

• Adheres to the professional code of ethics.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

• Maintains a professional and appropriate appearance.

• Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

-Valid State Teaching Certificate

-School Media Librarian Certificate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.