Library/Media Specialist (Elementary School)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department / Location: Division
Pay Grade: TLC 1
Salary Range: $45,000-$78,019
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To conduct the media program in a manner that supports the instructional objectives of the individual school.
Qualifications:
• Hold a professional license in Library Media 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.
Franklin County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.