Librarian

Position:                Library Media Specialist       

Term:                     9 Months/Full-time        

Classification:       Certified/Exempt      

Location:                South Middle School      

Qualifications:     

• Valid MO Teaching Certificate, required 
• Bachelor’s Degree, required

Supervisory:         No

Reports to:           Principal

Code:                    002.2222.6111.3030.00920.3.000

Job Number:         69

Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning.

To serve the children of the Joplin Schools by performing duties required for the efficient operation of the school. Persons holding this position are expected to perform their responsibilities in a manner conductive to building a positive school climate. A caring heart for children and colleagues, as well as a constant focus on the mission of the school district in our learning community is a must.

General Expectations:

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Reacts to change productively.
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district and state guidelines.

Essential Functions:

An individual who holds this position is required to:

• Assists students and staff in locating and checking out various books and materials.
• Instruct students in keyboarding using technology.
• Preparing overdue lists and letters for materials that may be damaged and/or not returned in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and maintain the organization of all books and materials.
• Participate in needed training to fulfill job responsibilities and duties.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the building administrator consistent with law, policy, and regulation.

Subject area teachers may have additional duties and responsibilities

Supervisory Duties

Supervise students at all times

Physical Demands

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously
• Move around the classroom
• Read handwritten or printed material

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. 

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

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.  Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.