La Grange Elementary Library Media Specialist Job North Tomah Wisconsin USA,Education / Teaching

Location: North Tomah

La Grange Elementary Library Media Specialist (2026/2027)

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ LMS
Date Posted: 2/15/2026

OLDHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION

JOB DESCRIPTION:

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST 1105 AR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KDE Certification in School Librarianship (for appropriate level).

Demonstrated understanding of the instructional changes required to implement the Kentucky Educational Reform.

Demonstrated ability to work with students, staff, parents and community members.

Demonstrated ability to work with the Wide Area Network and to assist students and staff with using it as an instructional tool.

Demonstrated recognition that the Library Media Center is at the heart of the instructional program in the school.

SUPERVISES
:
Library Media Clerk;
Technology Aide (if assigned)

JOB GOAL
:
Enhance the instructional program at the school in support of student learning. As such, the role of the Media Center staff is to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators and the SBDM Council to promote information literacy as they help students to access, synthesize, produce and communicate information.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Administration

Develops short and long-range goals that guide the development of the LMC.

Develops and implements policies and procedures for the operation of the LMC.

Maintains a technologically advanced facility and program.

Coordinates the school's implementation of KETS (if assigned).

In August 2001 the Kentucky Department of Education published Beyond Proficiency:
Achieving a Distinguished Library Media Program as a set of guidelines for high-quality library media programs in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This document (including future revisions) is to be used by Oldham County Library Media Specialists to improve the library programs they administer.

Management and Organization

Trains and supervises clerks, student assistants, and adult volunteers to perform duties efficiently.

Selects materials and technology that support the school's curriculum and educational philosophy.

Withdraws obsolete materials.

Classifies, catalogs, processes, and organizes for circulation the educational media and technology.

Establishes and follows procedures for maintenance and repair of all media.

Maintains a current inventory of holdings.

Prepares and submits reports to administrators as needed to promote short and long-term goals.

Prepares and administers budgets according to needs of the LMC.

Evaluates LMC programs, services, facilities, and materials to ensure optimum use.

Maintains the LMC to be functional, attractive, and orderly environment that encourages maximum use.

Manages student behavior in constructive manner.

Instructional Leadership

Serves as an instructional resource consultant and media specialist to teachers and students.

Establishes methods for flexible scheduling of classes and students to promote use by individuals, small groups, and whole classes.

Serves on committees involved with designing learning activities for students, curriculum revision, and/or textbook adoption.

Plans and/or participates in special projects or proposals.

Plans cooperatively with teachers to incorporate research, information retrieval skills, and literature appreciation.

Plans units with teachers that stress whole language and interdisciplinary strategies.

Professional

Provides orientation and staff training related to the LMC.

Provides access to professional materials and information for school staff.

Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.

Submits accurate reports promptly.

Participates in various professional organizations that relate to library media and technology.

Utilizes current research and methods in areas of technology, teaching, learning, and library and information science.

Communication

Promotes a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and community.

Publicizes the LMC programs, services, and materials through newsletters, announcements, and in other innovative ways.

Networks with other libraries and shares resources.

Submits to administrators/SBDM and faculty statistical reports that support LMC goals and program.

Works with the building administrator to promote and align the LMC goals to those of the school.

Principal may assign other duties.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Compensation will be determined by the Superintendent based on the number of contract days and appropriate board- approved salary schedule.

Adopted:
August 1, 1980

Revised:
September 1, 1984, June 7, 1993, June 9, 1999, July 17, 2002, July 10, 2003, July 21,2011, October 30, 2014, July 1, 2023

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