What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Media Specialist Job at Portsmouth Public Schools in Portsmouth position at Portsmouth Public Schools?
Certified - Position - Library Media Specialist
Job Number 3700247854
Start Date
Open Date 07 / 08 / 2024
Closing Date
POSITION TITLE : LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST REPORTS TO : BUILDING PRINCIPAL
OVER-TIME STATUS : EXEMPT PAY GRADE : 710
JOB SUMMARY :
Performs difficult professional work instructing students in library skills, operating a school library and serving as a resource for instructional personnel and students; does related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Evaluates, selects and orders new library materials;
- Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials;
- Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system of cataloging library materials;
- Instructs students and faculty in the use of library, media and audiovisual materials and equipment;
- Teaches essential library and reference skills;
- Counsels with and provides guidance to students with special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests;
- Publicizes the services of the library;
- Promotes appropriate conduct of students utilizing the library by establishing and enforcing rules;
- Performs general library duties relating to cataloging, reference, shelving, inventory and circulation;
- Prepares and administers the library budget;
- Performs related tasks as required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, materials and practices; ability to evaluate library programs and services and to develop improved methods; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, lifting, and fingering; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Eligible for or in possession of a Virginia Teaching license with endorsement in Library Media K-12.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE :
All applicants please submit an online application along with copies of supporting credentials. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary Rate Range Based on Teacher Pay Scale
The Portsmouth Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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