Library Media Specialist K-3 (Stagecoach and Wamsutter)

Library Media Specialist

Nature and Scope of Job: To provide library media services and instruction for students and staff of assigned schools or other schools in Sweetwater County School District Number One.

Job Functions Essential Functions:

• Implements procedures and policies of the district and school library media program and services.
• Provides orientations for students and staff of available programs and services.
• Develops schedules for media skills or use as directed or requested.
• Encourages and facilitates maximum use of library media materials and services.
• Organizes and circulates materials for easy efficient accessibility by students and staff.
• Maintains necessary records for the most effective and efficient operation of the school library media center.
• Communicates with building and district administrators with concerns or needs of the library media center.
• Trains and supervises aides, students assistants, and volunteers for clerical tasks of the library media center.
• Evaluates and selects materials to purchase that support and enrich the curriculum.
• Assists staff in selecting appropriate materials to support district curriculum.
• Fosters and supports students' love of reading.

Other Functions:

• Participates in professional growth opportunities that keep job skills abreast of research in current practices of the field.

Job Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability:

• Knowledge of PC applications - e.g. word processing, computerized circulation systems.
• Knowledge of personal computer operation.
• Knowledge of application of standard selection tools.
• Knowledge of media machines such as television monitors, video tape recorders, video discs, etc.
• Ability to review purchased materials and assign appropriate cataloging data.

Minimum Requirements (Education, License, Certification or Formal Training):

• Eligible for Wyoming teaching certification.
• Eligible for Wyoming Library Media endorsement.

Equipment Used:

• Learning Management Systems (LMS) Usage – Ability to navigate and utilize digital learning platforms.
• Classroom Technology Integration – Knowledge of interactive whiteboards, projectors, and student devices.
• Online Assessment Tools – Experience creating and managing digital quizzes, tests, and evaluations.
• Virtual and Hybrid Teaching – Proficiency in video conferencing and remote learning platforms.
• Educational Data Analysis – Ability to interpret student performance data to guide instruction.
• Digital Collaboration Tools – Experience using shared documents, discussion boards, and communication apps.
• Basic Troubleshooting – Ability to resolve minor technical issues with classroom technology.
• Assistive Technology – Understanding of tools that support diverse learning needs.
• Cybersecurity and Digital Safety – Awareness of online privacy, security risks, and digital citizenship.
• Content Creation and Multimedia – Ability to develop digital learning materials (videos, presentations, infographics).

Physical Demands:

• Lower back strength to stand and walk throughout the work day.
• Upper body strength to lift 25 pounds and carry more than 50 feet.
• Ability to push mobile units of 50 pounds more than 1,000 feet through hallways.
• Ability to stoop and retrieve materials and supplies.
• Ability to reach over head to retrieve materials and supplies.
• Ability to hear ordinary conversation.
• Ability to see computer and television monitors clearly.
• Ability to see and read various types of printer materials.

Environmental Demands:

• Be able to spend most of the work day in one area.
• Be able to tolerate noise up to 90 decibels.
• Be able to tolerate silence for periods of time.