What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Media Specialist position at River Valleys?
POSITION TITLE: Library Media Specialist, Part-time, 2 days/week
River Valley USD includes Dover Elementary School and Wardsboro Elementary School, both schools are PK-6 and the candidate would spend 1 day/week in each building. Our schools seek to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for our students and staff and are committed to growth, creativity and opportunity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid state teaching license
- Certification for School Library Media Specialist K-12
- Teaching experience preferred
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Foster an atmosphere which encourages student and staff library media center usage.
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Maintain accurate records of library media center reports such as: Expenditure reports, requisitions/purchase orders, Instructional Management System (IMS), circulation reports, technical work orders, etc.
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Inform staff of new professional resources that enhance teaching and learning.
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Collaborate with teachers to integrate information literacy into the curriculum.
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Provide staff assistance in designing activities that help students learn to identify, analyze, and synthesize information by using a variety of materials & formats.
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Participate in instructional planning by collaborating with classroom teachers to design, implement & evaluate resource-based teaching units.
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Provide information literacy skills instruction.
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Assist students and staff in the use and production of supplementary teaching/learning materials.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
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Promote the District adopted policies and regulations dealing with access, confidentiality, copyright and selection.
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Assist in the selection, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating of building library media support personnel as well as student assistants and volunteers.
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Formulate long and short range goals (including a 5-year plan) and propose implementation & evaluation.
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Adhere to the district guidelines and procedures of cataloging and classifying all resources.
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Establish a plan for acquisition, maintenance and replacement of hardware and software.
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Coordinate resources and activities with networks and area libraries.
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Serve on building and district-wide curriculum and technology committees.
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Attend faculty meetings and other appropriate staff and department meetings.
