Reports To : Building Principal
Position Purpose : The library media specialist provides all students and staff with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of resources that will invite intellectual growth. The media specialist aids students and staff in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of the library media center resources.
Qualifications :
- Master's Degree from an accredited college / university
- Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate with Library Media endorsement
- Two years teaching experience preferred
- ESOL endorsement preferred
Physical / Emotional Requirements : The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day.
Speaking, hearing, visual, reading, writing, word processing, mobility, consistency of temperament, ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time, stamina for working long hours and in stress producing environments.
Performance Responsibilities :
Planning and Preparation
Demonstrates knowledge of literature and current trends in library media practiceDemonstrates knowledge of the state standards, the school's program, the school improvement plan, and student information needs within that programEstablishes goals for the library media program appropriate to the setting and the students servedPlans the library media program integrated with the overall school programDemonstrates the use of information literacy and educational technologyThe Library Media Center Environment
Creates an environment of respect and rapport with students and school staffEstablishes a culture for investigation and love of literatureManages student behaviorOrganizes available physical space to enable efficient use within existing constraintsDelivery of Service and Instruction
Collaborates with school staff in the design of instructional units and lessonsEngages students in enjoying literature and in learning information literacy skillsAssists students and school staff in the use of technology in the library media center.Teaches students and school staff ethical and effective strategies for locating and using ideas and informationDemonstrates flexibility and responsivenessProfessional Responsibilities
Reflects on library media programCommunicates with the larger communityParticipates in a professional communityEngages in professional developmentAdvocates for the school library media programShows professionalismLibrary Media Program Management
Demonstrates knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district, and access to such resources as interlibrary loanDevelops a plan to evaluate the library media programEstablishes and maintains library policies and proceduresMaintains and extends the library collection in accordance with the school's needs and within budget limitationsMaintains the school audiovisual equipment and instructional technologies collection in accordance with the school's needs, budget limitations, and duty assignmentsPrepares and submits budgets, records and reportsAdministers programs and events related to the library media centerOther duties as might be assignedTerms of Employment :
10.5 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.
Evaluation :
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of certified employees.
