Library Media Specialist

Who We Are 

Located just 75 miles from Washington, D.C. in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Berkeley County is the fastest growing county in the state of West Virginia. Our close proximity to D.C., Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia makes Berkeley County an exciting place to live & learn.

Berkeley County Schools boasts a diverse population recognized statewide for great success in academics, the arts and athletics. With 4 high schools, 6 middle, 6 intermediate school, 16 elementary schools and a universal Pre-K program, our 32 schools serve a student population of more than 19,250 strong and growing. Our more than 2,000 employees __ including teachers, principals, office assistants, paraprofessionals, custodians, nutrition services staff, technology staff and administrators __ are committed to limitless learning opportunities and child-centered excellence!

We are looking for individuals passionate in their commitment to maximizing individual student performance. Make the choice to join our team and become a part of a collaborative, responsive culture committed to multiple pathways to grow and shape your career.

*Job Title Library Media Specialist

*Job Type Certified - Position - Library Media Specialist 

Summary

Plans and establishes media program, goals and outcomes in accordance with building curriculum and district and state guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Evaluates, selects, orders learning resources, and recommends non-print for curriculum usage
• Delivers media curriculum outcomes including equipment to students in partnerships with other teaching staff
• Assists teachers in the selection of instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to support and enrich the curriculum of the building
• Informs teachers and other staff members about new learning materials the media center acquires
• Plans and supervises the distribution and storage of all media materials and equipment
• Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials and equipment
• Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources.
• Helps students to develop habits of independent information access and use so as to develop the skills in the use of instructional materials in relation to learning outcomes.
• Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students including those who have special reading needs

• Evaluates, purchases, and maintains library hardware and software and all related library items.
• Oversees automation of library functions.
• Maintains current awareness of emerging technologies

• Supervises the operational routines of the media center.
• On an annual basis analyzes the media program to establish new policies and services as necessary and to determine needs to update technology.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises students, parent volunteers and student helpers. Supervises and coordinates the interaction with staff/students.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, License, Registrations

Valid WV Teaching Certificate in School Library Media Specialist.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills & Abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit and stand and almost continuously walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach forward and above the head. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds such as boxes of books and AV equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee regularly interacts with students, staff and parents in addition to meeting multiple demands and deadlines from several people.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and work is performed indoors.

EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance to districtand state  guidelines by the district supervisor.

Information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.