26/27 School Year: Librarian Media Specialist

Qualifications Master's degree in Library and Information Science or similar Library Science degree, as required by the State of Tennessee. Valid Tennessee teaching certificate with endorsement in Library Information Specialist Pre-K-12. Job Overview The role of the Library Media Specialist is to serve as a leader, program administrator, instructional partner, information specialist, and teacher within the school and the community. The library media specialist will develop, maintain, and provide access to a current and comprehensive collection that meets the curriculum and interest needs of its users. The library media specialist will be a coordinator and collaborator of learning opportunities and resources for the students, teachers, and community. Job Functions As Leader, the LMS will work collaboratively with administrators, departments, and school teams to support academy programs, school goals, strategic plans, district goals, and policies. Promotes literacy, exploration, and lifelong learning for all throughout the school. As Program Administrator, the LMS will select, organize and maintain a current and comprehensive library collection that is age appropriate, relevant and meets the curriculum and interest needs of its users, in accordance with state guidelines. Maintain an inviting and user centered library environment. Manage library budgets, library staff, volunteers, and physical space. Maintain library, textbook, physical property, and technology inventories in accordance with Board Policies. Establish procedures and schedules for circulation and access of materials. As Instructional Partner, the LMS will work collaboratively with teachers and students to provide instructional resources, digital resources, curriculum, and support to units of study and state standards. As Information Specialist, the LMS will provide expertise in acquiring and evaluating resources and materials in all formats. Work collaboratively with the technology department to manage technology needs for students, teachers, and school. As Teacher, the LMS will work collaboratively with teachers to provide instruction on literacy skills, research, digital literacy, digital citizenship, literature and curriculum units. #J-18808-Ljbffr