Library Media Specialist

JOB TITLE:

Library Media Specialist

SUPERVISOR:
Director of Academics

LOCATION:

District Wide

JOB SUMMARY:

The goal of this position is to provide the leadership and expertise required to ensure that the Benton Harbor Area Schools library media program is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and is an integral component of the school's instructional program. This position should work toward creating a literacy-rich environment throughout the district by developing and administering an integrated school library media program.

Instruct students and staff in effective use of the media center, information and technology literacy skills, and use of equipment. Evaluate, select, and procure print and digital resources and related equipment. Develop policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation, services, and facility use for a 21st-century school library media program. Implement a results-oriented information and technology literacy skills curriculum integrated with the subject area curriculum through partnerships with teachers.

Provide leadership and guidance for effectively integrating technologies with instruction to create 21st-century instructional strategies. Develop knowledge of curriculum in all subject areas. Instruct teachers, administrators, and other staff in the use of new information technologies available through the library. Recommend and procure resources for staff for use in meeting their instructional objectives.

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement (ND) OR qualifies for a full-year permit and BHAS Teacher-in-Training Pathway
• Master's degree in Education or Library Science Education
• Have at least two (2) years of successful teaching experience.
• Ability to incorporate technology into the instructional delivery
• Have knowledge of, experience in, and training for advanced credits or work experience in curriculum or technology
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban school district

• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience
• Experience with instruction on information and technology literacy skills, including the research process
• Experience in evaluating and selecting print and digital resources
• Expertise in basic technology, including computer operation, productivity software, and basic network knowledge
• Communication skills, including the ability to proactively collaborate with students and staff
• Knowledge of instructional methods, strategies, and pedagogy
• Knowledge of curriculum development processes and learning theories
• Understanding of student growth and development
• Leadership, organizational, and budget management skills
• Ability to successfully interact with students and staff from various disciplines and with differing skill levels
• Familiarity with national and state standards for information and technology literacy, including the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Minnesota Education Media Organization (MEMO), and American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards.
• Knowledgeable about the use of Web 2.0 tools for instruction

• Develop a school library media program that addresses 21st-century skills, including life and career development, learning and innovation, and information, media, and technology literacy.
• Create and maintain a school library center that provides a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, readily accessible, and conducive to student learning.
• Actively promote reading, information literacy skills, and information resource use through activities including book clubs, reading programs, reading…