What are the responsibilities and job description for the 0.1 Library Media Specialist position at Kenton County School District?
- Certificate endorsed for school librarian for appropriate position
- Bachelors or Master's Degree in Library Science or equivalent
- Library experience preferred
- Operates and supervises the library to which assigned
- Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials
- Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials
- Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires
- Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all libraries materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system
- Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use by teachers
- Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.
- Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities
- Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of library materials in relation to planned assignments
- Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher
- Participates in curriculum meetings. Responsible for implementing library skills curriculum
- Counsels with and gives guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests
- Arranges frequently-changed book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest library patrons.
- Requisitions materials within the limits of the library budget
- Supervises library aides in the performance of their duties
- Participates actively in the library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state, and national level
- Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collections
- Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library
- Collaborates with classroom teachers to assist in addressing assessed core content areas
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- 192 Days
- Salary Schedule: Certified Salary Schedule
- FLSA Status: Exempt
JobID: 5606
Position Type:
Certified - Teacher/Media Specialist - Elementary
Certified - Teacher/Media Specialist - Elementary
Date Posted:
4/4/2025
4/4/2025
Location:
Ryland Heights Elementary
Ryland Heights Elementary
Date Available:
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: April 19, 2025
TITLE: 0.1 Library Media Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSBILITIES:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal
