What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Media Specialist position at Hoover City Schools?
HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Library Media Specialist
REPORTS TO: School Principal
JOB GOAL: To provide for student and teacher access and utilization of a comprehensive program of library media skills and services which support the total school program
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must meet applicable federal, state, and local certification/qualification requirements for the position
- Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
- Ability to proficiently use current technology
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities
- Develops and implements a library media program which is applicable and related to desired educational goals, objectives, and student outcomes
- Maximizes efficient use of available funds and provides faculty and students with the best possible materials
- Prepares and administers library budget using standard accounting procedures
- Supervises and promotes library activities which facilitate and enhance learning
- Assists students and faculty by cooperating with other schools and local libraries
- Maximizes library functions by actively recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising clerical help, student assistants, and volunteers
- Initiates contact with faculty and students in promoting and providing library services, resources, and guidance
- Actively participates in and works with other school personnel in the selection of books, equipment, and other library materials which provide students with the best learning opportunities
- Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings and in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned
- Performs the technical responsibilities required to provide exemplary library services as part of an effective and successful educational facility
- Provides input and assistance to other school personnel by actively participating in departmental, faculty, curriculum, and special meetings
- Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
