Library Media Specialist- Rex Elementary

Job Description

Title: Library Media Specialist

Reports to: Building Principal

Supervises: Assigned students/staff members

Evaluation: As per Negotiated Agreement

Job Summary:

To provide all students and teachers with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media center resources.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree with appropriate Kansas licensure.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Operates and supervises the media center to which assigned.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instructs students and teachers on use of the system.
• Prepares and administers the Library Media Center budget.
• Supervises media center staff in the performance of their duties.
• Establishes and supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the media center.
• Solicits input from faculty and students in the selection of Library Media Center resources.
• Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collections and selects appropriate replacements.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media center materials.
• Catalogs, classifies, and processes materials in a timely manner.
• Provides culturally diverse resources for students and staff use.
• Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use for teachers and students.
• Establishes, maintains, and promotes a Library Media Center environment that encourages participation and use of the Library Media Center by students and staff.
• Arranges, and frequently changes, displays, and exhibits of books and resource materials likely to be of interest of Library Media Center users.
• Develop long range plans for the improvement of the library media center materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials available to supplement the instructional program.
• Communicates with students and staff on a regular basis about Library Media Center resources, equipment, and activities.
• Provides materials and instruction in research skills and the effective use of library resources.
• Works with teachers in planning assignment likely to le to extended us of the media center facilities.
• In partnership with the faculty, teaches information literacy skills or integrates these skills across the curriculum as outlined in the written library curriculum guide.
• At the invitation of the teacher, presents and discusses material with classes studying a particular topic.
• Promotes and maintains appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.
• Helps students develop skills in using reference materials and Library Media Center resources independently in planned assignments.
• Assists all student populations and faculty with individual classroom projects.
• Counsels and provides guidance to students with special or unusual reading interests or problems.
• Collaborates and participates in curriculum writing and technology teams to integrate media resources into the curriculum at building and district levels.
• Keeps up to date with new technology and is available to teach and assist students and teachers in the use of the technology.
• Uses educational and informational technology to provide users access to external resources.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-pace, high-intensive work environment.

Salary : $46,569