School Librarian

School Library Media SpecialistPosition Purpose: To create and maintain a positive, stimulating environment for students to promote a culture of learning. To provide the leadership and instructional resources and services for implementation of a school library media program that serves as an integral part of a student-centered educational process. Coordinates and directs the activities of school library media support personnel including library media assistants, technical assistants, student assistants, and volunteers.Essential Functions:Assesses learning and information needs of students and staff.Plans and works collaboratively with teachers.Instructs students and staff in the effective use of ideas and information.Incorporates information literacy into day-to-day instruction.Advocates and promotes reading and lifelong learning.Upgrades professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis.Works with the principal and school leadership team to provide flexible access to school library media center resources.Creates and maintains an environment conducive to learning.Leads teachers, technology staff, and students in a collaborative process to select and evaluate resources that address curricular needs and learning goals of students and teachers in the information age.Works cooperatively with other libraries and agencies to share resources that enhance teaching and learning.Evaluates the school library media program on a continual basis according to accepted standards of quality.Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior.Prepares and submits accurate reports as required.Carries out assigned non-instructional duties and adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.Qualifications: Must have a valid South Carolina teaching or be able to obtain one within 60 days from being hired. Must have completed a program of study in education from an accredited college or university.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall: Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time. Speak and hear. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.Work Place Expectations: Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting. Have regular and punctual attendance. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities. As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.Reports To: Principal Days Per Year: 195 Salary Classification: Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule Employee Group: Certified