Library Media Specialist

Library Media SpecialistQualifications:Master's degree in education.Relevant certification and expertise in area of specialization.Ability to move around the room in order to monitor and assist students.Physical ability to handle, move, retrieve, and/or deliver large and/or heavy library materials and equipment.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.Reports To: PrincipalSupervises: Students and student internsJob Goal: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible members of society and to provide for student and teacher utilization of a comprehensive program of library media skills and services.Performance Responsibilities:Determines individual, class and school needs.Establishes program objectives and plans learning experiences.Develops and implements policies and procedures for library media management.Implements activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives.Organizes media and equipment to provide accessibility for users.Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.Exhibits positive human relations skills.Evaluates the program and/or student progress.Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues and community groups.Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.Maintains and submits records and reports.Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.Performs other related duties that are required by the principal.Terms of Employment: Nine month year. Salary to be established by the Board.Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.