Certificated Teacher - Library Media Specialist - Elementary/Middle

Position Summary The library media specialist effectively teaches information skills through formal lessons cooperatively planned with the classroom teacher and through informal contacts with students using the library media center facilities. As a consultant, the librarian participates in curricular projects and is active in selecting and evaluating instructional media and educational technology. As an information specialist, he or she assesses information, provides adequate resources and assists in locating and using materials. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teach students how to choose books, locate resources, and read for meaning; Supervise the maintenance of library management systems including patron and collection databases, and prepare and maintain records on circulation, distribution, book orders, new books, lost and damaged books, overdue books, purchase orders, and student/staff use of media and audiovisual materials; Manage the training of library assistants, volunteer workers, and student aides; Manage financial and physical resources within the library media program; Collaborate with administrators and teachers in budgeting, program planning and the acquisition, circulation, distribution and recovery of media materials (including organizing coverage and processing of new books); Serve as a resource to staff, students and parents for library media skills (e.g., instruction in the location, use and choice of appropriate materials); Maintain textbook and library book inventories at assigned sites, and check in and check out all textbooks. Required Qualifications Current Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s) Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis Criminal background clearance Preferred Qualifications None specified. Condition of Employment Criminal background clearance Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Computer programs such as circulation systems, databases, word processing, etc. Current trends and practices in education Instructional theory and its application Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements School board policies and procedures Effective communication verbally and in writing Effective use of modern office equipment and related software Instructional leadership Organize and set priorities Work independently with minimal supervision Apply current trends and practices in education Teach in a multicultural and mainstream setting Use technology to enhance instruction Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District. Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future." Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage. Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to reach, handle, or feel. Occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds. Requires close vision. Environment is moderate noise and indoor. Work Environment Indoor conditions with regular proximity to video displays. Noise level is usually moderate. Work Schedule School year position. Reporting Relationship Position reports to and will be evaluated by the building administrator, or designee. Representation Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Level of Compensation Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Salary Schedule. Benefits prorated based on FTE – Medical, dental, vision, wellness leave, life insurance, retirement, professional development dollars. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee. #J-18808-Ljbffr Federal Way Public Schools