Buhler Grade School has an opening for a Library Media Specialist for the 27-28 school year. Must have an education degree with appropriate Kansas licensure. Library Media Specialist endorsement preferred.
BUHLER USD 313 CERTIFIED STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
REPORTS TO: Building Principal SUPERVISES: Assigned students/staff members EVALUATION: As per Negotiated Agreement CLASSIFICATION: Exempt JOB SUMMARY: To provide all students and teachers with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media center resources.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in education with appropriate Kansas licensure. CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operates and supervises the media center to which assigned.
- Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instructs students and teachers on use of the system.
- Prepares and administers the Library Media Center budget.
- Supervises media center staff in the performance of their duties.
- Establishes and supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the media center.
- Solicits input from faculty and students in the selection of Library Media Center resources.
- Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collections and selects appropriate replacements.
- Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media center materials.
- Catalogs, classifies, and processes materials in a timely manner.
- Provides culturally diverse resources for students and staff use.
- Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use for teachers and students.
- Establishes, maintains, and promotes a Library Media Center environment that encourages participation and use of the Library Media Center by students and staff.
- Arranges, and frequently changes, displays and exhibits of books and resource materials likely to be of interest to Library Media Center users.
- Develop long range plans for the improvement of the library media center materials, equipment and facilities.
- Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials available to supplement the instructional program.
- Communicates with students and staff on a regular basis about Library Media Center resources, equipment and activities.
- Provides materials and instruction in research skills and the effective use of library resources.
- Works with teachers in planning assignment likely to lead to extended use of the media center facilities.
- In partnership with the faculty, teaches information literacy skills or integrates these skills across the curriculum as outlined in the written library curriculum guide.
- At the invitation of the teacher, presents and discusses material with classes studying a particular topic.
- Promotes and maintains appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.
- Helps students develop skills in using reference materials and Library Media Center resources independently in planned assignments.
- Assists all student populations and faculty with individual and classroom projects.
- Counsels and provides guidance to students with special or unusual reading interests or problems.
- Collaborates and participates in curriculum study and curriculum writing and technology teams to integrate media resources into the curriculum at building and district levels.26. Keeps up-to-date with new technology, and is available to teach and assist students and teachers in the use of the technology.
- Uses educational and informational technology to provide users access to external resources.
- Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
- Complies with good safety practices.
- Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
- Requires regular attendance and physical presence at the job.