Librarian​/Library Media Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Librarian/Library Media Specialist

Reports To: Immediate Supervisor

Prepared By: The Division of Human Resources

Board Approved Date:

Salary Range: TE308 to TI312 ($50,000-$128,206)

Summary: It is the responsibility of the Librarian/Library Media Specialist to function as a leader in the learning community of the school by collaborating with faculty and staff to prepare students with information and technological literacy skills for lifelong independent learning. The Librarian/Library Media Specialist shall administer the library/media program in conformance with professional library standards and principles as well as local and state policies.

This includes but is not limited to supervising students; answering reference questions; serving as a readers’ advisor; instructing individuals and classes; serving as a curriculum resource for staff; and cataloging materials.

• Plans and administers a well-rounded school library media program based on local and state policies and standards
• Manages use of the library administrative and instructional software, hardware, and network to enhance library services
• Establishes a collection development plan to meet the needs of teachers and a diverse student population
• Manages resources and hardware required to provide easy access to information
• Prepares and administers federal, state, and local budgets as appropriate
• Prepares required reports
• Maintains a functional, attractive, and welcoming environment
• Manages student behavior to maintain an environment conducive to learning
• Maximizes the amount of time available in the library media center by establishing flexible access policies and procedures
• Maintains appropriate and required records, inventories, and files
• Trains, directs, and supervises volunteers, and student assistants
• Develops and implements an on-going program of public relations
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal
• Serves as a school leader in the evaluation, acquisition, and utilization of traditional and technological resource
• Works with administrators, teachers, parents, community libraries, and others to provide access to varied information sources to meet students’ needs.
• Demonstrates to students, staff, and others strategies for accessing and utilizing information from traditional and technological resources
• Promotes the ethical and legal use of information
• Maintains a collection of up-to-date professional materials for staff
• Provides instruction for students and staff in the effective use of hardware and software necessary to obtain information in any format
• Provides instruction for students and staff in the effective use of the media center and its components
• Provides programs and services to encourage lifelong learning through developing students’ critical reading, viewing listening, and thinking skills
• The experienced librarian/media specialist plans for professional development
• The new or beginning librarian/media specialist plans for professional self- development
• Maintains certification and other needed qualifications
• Takes and active role in building-level decision making
• Participates in grade-level/subject area curriculum planning and evaluations
• Serves on professional learning communities, task forces and decision-making committees, when appropriate
• Implements school improvement plan
• Creates partnerships with parents/caregivers, and colleagues regarding library/media center expectations, student progress, and provides clear and timely information relative to ways they can assist learning
• Encourages parents/caregivers to become active partners in their children’s education and to become involved in school and library/media center activities
• Seeks community involvement in the library/media center program

Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Must hold a valid Teacher Certificate with Library Science endorsement.

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