Media Specialist

Wickliffe Progressive Elementary

Licensure: P-12 Teaching License w/Teaching Field Library/Media Specialist

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Reports to: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Regular/Full-time

Description: Plan and implement library/media center programs, instruct students in library skills and literature appreciation, maintain and extend the collection, and coordinate the efforts of all who use the library/media center.

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

• Must hold a deep understanding of the history and practice of Progressive Education
• Believes in and embodies the 10 Foundational Principles of the Informal Program
• Advocates passionately for the progressive pedagogical beliefs
• Prioritizes building relationships and collaborative leadership with staff, children, families, and the community
• Embrace a culturally responsive lens regarding curriculum, traditions, and learning environments.

Media Specialist

Wickliffe Progressive Elementary

P-12 Teaching License w/Teaching Field Library/Media Specialist

1

Building Principal

Exempt

Regular/Full-time

Plan and implement library/media center programs, instruct students in library skills and literature appreciation, maintain and extend the collection, and coordinate efforts of all who use the library/media center.

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

• Must hold a deep understanding of the history and practice of Progressive Education
• Believes in and embodies the 10 Foundational Principles of the Informal Program
• Advocates passionately for the progressive pedagogical beliefs
• Prioritizes building relationships and collaborative leadership with staff, children, families, and the community
• Embrace a culturally responsive lens regarding curriculum, traditions, and learning environments.

• Valid Ohio certification/licensure as a librarian/media specialist
• Alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• Ability and willingness to work with and make modifications for special needs students
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to operate and maintain library equipment
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Effective, active listening skills
• Knowledge of general and specialized reference materials
• Knowledge of library science and applications
• Organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ensure the safety of students
• Plan and implement activities to complement classroom teaching and the curriculum
• Develop policies and procedures for the library/media center that correspond with the environment and expectations of the school
• Maintain library/media center statistics and records, and provide usage reports as needed
• Organize facilities to meet the needs of the patrons
• Train, coordinate, and direct the tasks of the media center clerk(s) and/or secretary assigned to the library/media center
• Recruit, organize, and train any volunteers needed to keep the library/media center functioning smoothly
• Select, evaluate, and maintain materials and equipment to meet the needs of the curriculum
• Provide library/media skills instruction and literature appreciation to the students as indicated in the adopted Library Media Curriculum Guide
• Help teachers plan and implement activities where students and teachers need to use the library/media center
• Acquaint the school community with the proper use of the library/media center by providing orientation programs, school newsletters, and/or fliers to help new users
• Provide individual instruction as needed
• Develop and manage the approved library center budget and associated programs
• Promote library/media center materials, programs, and services
• Cooperate with the public library whenever possible
• Encourage community involvement in the library/media program through the use of volunteers in daily library/media center activities and/or special events
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Maintain overall supervision of the system for classifying and cataloging all media in the district's media learning centers
• Maintain the proper order of the media center collection
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues
• Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
• Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

• Binding machine
• Computer/printer
• Copy machine
• Laminator
• Overhead projector
• Paper cutter
• Scanner
• Television/DVD player
• Various audio, video, and computer…