Library Media Specialist

To maintain an efficient and effective campus media center that supports the needs of students, the instructional program, and teachers. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists students, staff, parents, and community in identifying, locating, and interpreting information obtained from various sources. Provides a variety of reading materials and promotional activities that support the curriculum and foster life‑long reading and learning habits. Collaborates in interdisciplinary teaching units where the resources and activities of the program are an integral, not supplementary, part of the unit. Provides assistance and resources for “students and teachers as RESEARCHERS” to develop analytical strategies. Assists students and staff in production of curriculum‑related multimedia presentations. Provides assistance and instruction to staff in utilizing library media resources, including technology. Promotes, models, and provides leadership in the selection, coordination, evaluation, and use of technology in the curriculum and instruction. Helps maintain the school’s home page site. Provides and develops Internet research resources and lists of home page sites and makes them available to teachers and students. Provides a friendly, safe, secure, and attractive environment. Assures that students, staff, parents, and community have access to the library media center throughout the school day. Designs and implements a flexible schedule to meet the needs of students and staff. Arranges materials, equipment, and furnishings for optimum use by students and faculty. Provides an environment in which the students follow accepted standards of behavior that are conducive to learning. Publicizes services of the library media center and encourages use of its resources. Manages the evaluation, selection, acquisition, and processing of print and non‑print curriculum‑related resources and equipment. Maintains and provides access to a current and balanced collection of resources using professional selection tools and educator/student input that supports the curriculum and school learning community. Administers library media center budgets according to priorities of the building instructional program and the established district business practices. Oversees computers, software, and other technology resources of the library. Manages the instructional technology infrastructure as applicable to building needs. Encourages, models, and leads the school in the innovative use of new technology by providing a multimedia collection, including access to telecommunications and offering staff development. Assures that access to the library media center collection is provided by an accurate and efficient retrieval system that uses the expanded search capabilities available through technology. Oversees parent and student volunteers who work in the library media center. Supervises and evaluates the library instructional aides. Establishes a system of record keeping and prepares reports. Withdraws obsolete materials and equipment. Provides staff development that integrates media, technology, and activities to enhance the curriculum. Provides leadership in the utilization of technology. Attends staff development sessions and actively participates on campus/district level committees. Keeps the principal and staff informed about library media center activities and needs. Provides access to professional material and information. Remains current regarding established laws, policies, rules, and regulations. Participates in professional organizations and activities which relate to library media and technology (i.e., visits other LMCs, participates in continuing education courses, workshops and conferences). Support the Library Bill of Rights, School Library Bill of Rights, and Intellectual Freedom documents published by the American Library Association. Perform other duties as may be assigned. EXPERIENCE: Completed three years as a successful classroom teacher (media oriented) QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Valid Texas teaching certificate Valid School Librarian certificate, or other appropriate Texas certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Working with people Curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation Organization and follow through Communication, oral and written Budget planning Interfacing library program with other programs Ability to work under pressure CONTACT INFORMATION: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. GROUP / GRADE: 5-6 SALARY: Teacher Pay Scale. For full salary scale, go to Employment Section of CISD web page and click on "Pay Plans". #J-18808-Ljbffr