High School Library Media Specialist

Qualifications:
- Education Level - Bachelors Degree. Masters Degree with major concentration in library/media is preferred.
- Certification / License - Valid Missouri teaching certificate with certification in school library media specialist.
- Experience - Three years teaching experience with technology background and/or training
- Additional requirements - Must successfuly pass a background check. Computer literate and ability to administer circulation software.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate leadership in development of the WHS library media program using above average skills in communication, technology, curriculum development, and innovative teaching strategies.
• Involve stakeholders in visioning, budgeting, program planning, and collection development.
• Create and maintain a flexible library media center schedule so students and staff have physical and digital access to a wide range of materials.
• Plan and implement special reading promotion programs for students.
• Support teachers' efforts in identifying quality resources and integrating literacy into the curriculum.
• Design and implement activities that help students learn to identify, analyze, and synthesize information by using a variety of materials and formats.
• Collaborate with teachers and other library media specialists through the process of designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction.
• Provide multi-disciplinary approaches to teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with teachers in the integration of library skills into the K-12 curriculum.
• Cooperatively select appropriate print and non-print material for the students being served.
• Integrate technology as a tool for student and staff learning.
• Identify and utilize quality information technology applications.
• Create documents in a variety of computer applications on multiple platforms.
• Facilitate the use of presentation tools in print, technology, and various media formats.
• Provide building level orientation and training on technology in the library media center.
• Serve as an expert in organizing, synthesising, and communicating information about the library media center program to our school community.
• Communicate with staff memebers about new materials, technology, research, and other professional materials.
• Design the library media center physical space in response to the needs of those that utilize it.
• Demonstrate leadership in student growth and teacher professional development.
• Maintain library circulation software for collection and required inventory.

Apply online: http://www.applitrack.com/wico/onlineapp/