Library Media Specialist

Library Media Specialist This is an instructional and technical position wherein the Library Media Specialist will provide library instruction to the Salt Point Center and Resilience Academy as well as provide technical support for the School Library System as an automation specialist. As a library media specialist, s/he will function as a consultant library teacher, collaborating with teachers and principals within the Agency to conduct library studies lessons, activities, and projects for students at Salt Point Center and Resilience Academy. Additionally, an employee in this position will provide a variety of supports for the Educational Resources department, primarily within the School Library System network providing technical expertise for library automation software and hardware. Terms of employment include a full-time, 10-month, tenure track assignment with a competitive salary that is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. The position also offers a full complement of health benefits. The Library Media Specialist reports to the Principal/Educational Resources Director and does not supervise any staff. Qualifications, experience, and competencies required include NY State Certification as a Librarian or Library/Media Specialist or as required for positions. Duties and responsibilities include curating diverse collections across grades, content area, schools, and abilities; designing and teaching or co-teaching engaging inquiry and learning experiences; performing user support and help desk duties; providing user training on library-specific platforms; facilitating interlibrary loan among member school libraries; receiving and logging problems related to the library automation service and online database service; providing front-line diagnosing/troubleshooting of computer hardware and software; assisting in the maintenance of a regional periodicals database; providing library and/or technology staff assistance with access and password problems related to online resources; assisting the Coordinator of School Library System with other tasks when asked; working up to 20 days during the summer months; and performing other related tasks as assigned. Evaluation is conducted by the Principal/ER Director. Salary ranges from $67,035 to $77,322 in accordance with the BOCES Faculty Agreement Contract, experience, and education. Dutchess BOCES