Library Media Specialist

Library Media Specialist

Assists students in locating reference and other instructional materials, and in developing knowledge, skill and abilities to gain independence and fully utilize the library materials and resources. Demonstrates success meeting the academic, social and emotional strengths and needs of gifted learners. Develops and implements effective classroom environment and strategies to ensure gifted learners are challenged and fully engaged. Provides gifted services in a variety of settings and options, such as pull-out, push-in, cluster grouping and co-teaching environments. Delivers and evaluates data from a variety of assessment strategies to determine most appropriate support and extension strategies for all learners. Gathers, interprets and explains data from a variety of assessment strategies to determine most appropriate gifted programs or services for high-ability learners. Assists in reinforcement in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, media. Manages the circulation desk operations and circulation files. Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce and extend basic learning. Supports and provides leadership to the school-wide integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). Collaborate with teachers to analyze information literacy needs, identify resources, and integrate information skills. Provides a dynamic and orderly learning resource environment that meets the needs of diverse learners and facilitates increased student interest in reading, technology, media and learning. Facilitates selection of library materials and resources, inventory of resource/equipment and materials and an ongoing process for the "weeding" of materials and books. Assists in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non-instructional library/media/technology equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.