What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary Library/Media Specialist position at Heber Springs School District (AR)?
Job Description
Library Media Specialists administer libraries and perform related library services. Their tasks may include selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. They may set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.
Skills Required
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
- Ability to organize and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and independently to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Ability to work with people of various personality types.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Other Duties: Other duties as assigned by principals or assistant superintendent
Qualifications: Secondary Library/Media Specialist Licensure in the State of Arkansas, Minimum of 5 years experience as a certified teacher
Other Expectations:
Working with frequent interruptions
Works in standard office and school building environments
Frequent contact with parents, community, and other district/campus employees
Daily attendance and punctuality expected
