Media Specialist

MATTESON SCHOOL DISTRICT 162

4601 Sauk Trail Richton Park, Illinois 60471

TITLE: Media Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Meets Illinois licensure requirements.

2. Such other qualifications as the Board/Superintendent may deem appropriate

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches information literacy, encourages independent and collaborative inquiry, and promotes life-long learning.
• Collaborates with teachers to design and integrate learning activities that equip students to locate, evaluate, and use a broad range of ideas responsibly and effectively.
• Works collaboratively and individually to design, develop, and implement programs that encourage reading for enjoyment and for information.
• Evaluates, acquires, provides, and promotes information resources to meet the learning needs of all learners.
• Participates in web based networks that expand the library media center's capacity to access information globally.
• Provides assistance in the use of technology to access information.
• Uses a variety of instructional methods with different user groups and demonstrates the effective use of media and technologies.
• Oversees all aspects of the daily operation of the library/media program.
• Administers the program budget and oversees acquisition and use of smooth operation of the program.
• Informs teachers, students, parents, and administrators of new materials, equipment, and services that meet their information needs.
• Establishes a welcoming and appealing environment.
• Works cooperatively with local public library district.
• Determines the District media program's information and instructional needs and develops a budget that provides for the purchasing and upkeep of all resources the program requires to meet those needs.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of the district and negotiated contract.
• Utilizes effective discipline procedures that reflect school guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior necessary to achieve an appropriate learning atmosphere.
• Maintains professional, technical, and instructional competence through staff development opportunities.
• Participates in meetings and activities, as required.
• Establishes positive relationships with parents/guardians and other staff members.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School Term EVALUATION: Building Principal

Please apply online at www.sd162.org

Matteson School District 162 is an equal opportunity employer.