Librarian/Media Specialist

Position:   Librarian/Media Specialist                 

Campus:  Dunbar Middle School

Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt  

Immediate Supervisor:  Campus Principal                         

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Direct the operation of the school library/media center to ensure students, teachers, administrators, and staff are capable users of media resources and technology tools by creating an information-rich environment conducive to the 21st Century Learner

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas school librarian certificate or endorsement (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrate effective design and delivery of staff development
• Possess knowledge of library media science
• Possess an understanding of reading instructional practice and research skills
• Demonstrate the ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Exhibit strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• At least three (3) years experience in library/media center in a public school setting (preferred)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult and collaborate directly with teachers and curriculum team, and work with students to model or demonstrate technology-infused lessons
• Assist teachers in integrating appropriate technology tools in the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning
• Design and implement teaching and learning activities, both individually and in collaboration with teachers and staff that reflect current research and practice, including project-based learning and new technology
• Adapt materials and teaching strategies to the interests, needs, and abilities of the learner
• Provide students the capacity to build both informational literacy and technological skills conducive to the 21st-century learner
• Provide support for online resources and online assessments
• Serve as campus Renaissance Learning Coordinator 
• Guide students to evaluate and use information in digital and text formats
• Support personnel in the role of an instructional technology coach, teacher leader, and professional development specialist for the campus
• Research and develop methods of academic standards and curriculum with effective technology-based teaching and learning strategies to improve student achievement
• Facilitate campus and district technology integration efforts to promote 21st-century teaching and learning
• Manage acquisitions; process, organize, distribute, maintain, dispose of inventory resources
• Demonstrate the ability to manage funds and media/library resources within established district guidelines, including but not limited to the: collection and maintenance of student fines as well as preparation of parent notifications; reconcile receipt of resources with packing slips and invoices
• Compose and deliver oral presentations and written reports to campus/district administrators, school board, and campus staff
• Exercise a leadership role in encouraging media utilization by students and staff
• Promote open access to resources and information during and beyond the instructional day and school year
• Supervise library assistants, student aides, and volunteers
• Work in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork with staff, teachers, administrators, and students
• Possess the ability to work alone to efficiently solve problems
• Pursue staff development opportunities and professional resources to stay current in the fields of technology integration and media services
• Model and promote the principles of intellectual freedom, access to information privacy, and copyright
• Seek opportunities to network with media specialists and other professionals
• Research, evaluate, and implement new instructional resources, including software, web sites, and long-distance learning opportunities
• Exhibit a strong foundation in pedagogy and teaching methodologies and be knowledgeable about the integration of technology into the curriculum and instructional program
• Establish and maintain efficient and effective routines for circulation and shelving of materials
• Manage circulation/inventory of books and library materials/equipment as well as campus media and technology equipment
• Apply new technology to the library media program and services, including telecommunication systems and services, computer systems and services, administration of hardware and software systems (i.e., E-Books, Destiny, Eduphoria, Chromebooks, etc.) and faculty design for proper media use.
• Professionally represent the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in all professional contexts
• Comply with the applicable district, state, local, and federal laws, rules and regulations
• Appropriately maintain and secure confidential personnel records and inquiries
• Promote and follow all safety rules and keep work areas clean and orderly at all times
• Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements
• Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures
• Perform other tasks and assume such responsibilities as related to the position and as assigned by the supervisor
• Alternative methods of instruction
• All other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly oversee the library program and library assistant
• Provide direction and interface with campus personnel on matters of instructional technology
• Maintain a safe environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Frequently walk; sit; use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach a variety of objects throughout the day
• Often use general library equipment including, but not limited to, a keyboard, mouse and video display terminal, student use computer systems, teacher technology, and the library inventory and circulation systems
• Occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs
• Maintain emotional control under stress, and sometimes work prolonged and/or irregular hours
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision

EVALUATIONS:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by self -evaluation and principal conference.