Library/Media Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION LIBRARY/MEDIA SPECIALIST
To conduct the media program in a manner that supports the instructional objectives of the individual school.
Qualifications:
• Hold a professional license in Library Me
dia PreK-12
• Broad knowledge and experience in teaching, media programs, management, and administration of library/media services.
Reports to: Building Principal
Performance Responsibilities:
• to select and acquire materials to implement the curriculum and to meet the individual interest, ability and maturity levels of students.
• to organize and distribute all media and audio-visual equipment for effective use.
• to participate in curriculum planning and program development and implementation and to develop a close working relationship among teachers, principals and other media librarians.
• to create an attractive environment and atmosphere that encourage students and teachers to use the media center.
• to stimulate and guide students in all phases of their reading, viewing, and listening, so that they may effectively assimilate information.
• to provide instruction in cooperation with the staff in media and resource skills.
• to provide media center experiences to help students develop satisfactory personal relationships, social attitudes, and vocation and avocational interests.
• to conduct with teachers and volunteer personnel (adult and student) in-service and other staff development activities in the use of audio-visual equipment and materials.
• to acquaint the staff and students with the media collection and with new materials.
• to assist the principal in ensuring that instructional materials and equipment are used to provide learning experiences compatible with the educational needs of students.
• to perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
Terms of Employment: Ten month year. Salary to be established by the Board.
Evaluation:
Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified personnel.