Library Media Specialist

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST - Greene Hills School (Gr. K-5)

DEPARTMENT: TEACHER

REPORTS TO: SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

SUMMARY: To provide all students with a diverse library media program containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media center resources.

• Operates and supervises the media center(s) to which he/she is assigned.
• Evaluates, selects and requisitions new media center materials.
• Assists teachers in the selection of books, electronic resources, computer programs and other instructional materials and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program.
• Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the media center acquires.
• Maintains and instructs students/teachers how to access Destiny, the online library catalog.
• Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
• Collaborates with teachers in planning standards-based instruction for information literacy and use of information and technological tools
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.
• Helps students to develop habits of independent information literacy work and to develop skill in the use of print and digital reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Collaborates with teachers to support learning.
• Supports all students with diverse needs
• Advocates for and designs independent reading promotion programming
• Prepares and administers the media center budget.
• Supervises media center staff in the performance of their duties.
• Plans and supervises the distribution and storage of all media materials and equipment.
• Plans and organizes the utilization of technology within the media center.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Serves on faculty and curriculum committees.

Supervises classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.

Valid Connecticut Library Media Specialist (062) Teaching Certificate.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications including library automation systems and electronic resources for research. Ability to use a computer for Email, word processing, accounting, databases and instructional presentations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional programs. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.

While performing the duties of this…