Librarian | Middle School

Job Definition or Goal

To administer and provide library media service in a way that incorporates curriculum, technology and staffing, so that patrons effectively retrieve, evaluate and utilize information as well as develop a love of reading and life‑long learning.

• Responsible for building a school library collection to support the educational goals of the district.
• Responsible for overseeing the acquisition, organization, maintenance, utilization and retention of materials and equipment in the library.
• Provides faculty with bibliographies of library resources that support the subject areas being taught.
• Participates in grant proposals.
• Maintains a working knowledge of, builds and arranges specialized information resources.
• Complies with board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Provides for computerization of the acquisition and cataloging function.
• Responsible for teaching students and staff how to access and use resource information in the library.
• Instructs students in developing research skills and related use of technology.
• Organizes, trains and directs library staff.
• Supervises students and library staff.
• Administers discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

It is the expectation of the district that each staff member will: (1) put the safety, health and well-being of students at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the District's Strategic Plan.

• Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if enrolled in an internship.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents and staff.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

A variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk and stand; twist at neck and waist and kneel; lift or move up to 20 pounds; and may be required to supervise students as assigned in and out of doors.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee regularly works inside and is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee must work well under pressure to meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines and shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.