Media Specialist / Librarian

Job Title: Media Specialist / Librarian

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept.: Campus as assigned

Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional

Pay Grade: Teacher

Calendar: 192 Days

Primary Purpose:

Supervise and manage the school library/media center. Provide services and resources that allow students to

develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. Serve as teacher, materials  expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the school.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

· Master’s degree from accredited college or university (for individuals certified after January 23,

2001)

· Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

· Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.

· Consult  teachers on  appropriate use  of materials and  help them schedule  materials for classroom instruction.

· Serve as information resource for users of library/media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.

· Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs.

· Assist in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.

· Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.

· Coordinate development and maintenance of community resource file.

· Maintain schedules for instructional television programs and encourage use of video programs for educational purposes.

· Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.

· Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

· Carry out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.

· Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.

· Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

· Compile,  maintain, and  file all physical  and computerized reports,  records, and other documents required.

· Comply  with Federal  and State laws,  State Board of Education  rule, and board policy in  the library/media services area.

· Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.

· Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

· Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

· Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

· Actively seek out professional development aligned to current trends in school media services and technology.

· Campus Leadership role – supporting digital learning.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

General supervision of Media Services Technician

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factor:

Tools/Equipment Used: Hand tools (ex. scanners) for personal computers and peripherals; small truck or van, library-related equipment.

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; regular kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motion; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching; may climb ladders.

Lifting: Repetitive hand motion; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching; may climb ladders.

Environment: Exposure to electrical hazards; exposure to human error and angry/hostile humans; moderate noise level; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; occasional district-wide travel.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; Must be able to do math at the algebraic level; Reading materials and verbal instructions require complex interpretation .

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against  an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.