What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Media Specialist K-12 position at UNIVERSITY ACADEMY?
Description
PURPOSE OF JOB: The library media specialist provides a library media program that supports the curriculum by providing resources and training so that both students and teachers become independent users of information.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Plan with teachers as cooperative partners to integrate curriculum content with resource use and information literacy skills.
- Consult with students and staff regarding their needs and interests in relation to the selection and utilization of materials and equipment.
- Provide library media center resources that will meet the informational, research, educational, and recreational needs of users.
- Provide for the organization, circulation, and maintenance of resources.
- Implement policies for effective use of technology through the organization of facilities and equipment and staff assistance. as the facilitator of the technology committee.
- Use direct, formal instruction and indirect, informal instruction to teach specific skills needed for use of the library media center and technology with students and staff.
- Coordinate information retrieval for students and staff through print, audiovisual, and electronic sources.
- Promote literacy and the enjoyment of reading, viewing, and listening.
- Consult with the principal, assistant principal, and faculty members to formulate and implement a mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives for the library media program.
- Participate in the development of a long range technology plan for the school.
- Analyze curriculum changes and advances in technology to meet the instructional needs of students.
- Manage the use of the front computer lab.
- Promote the library media center through public relations.
- Maintain an inventory of books, computers, equipment, audiovisual materials, and computer software.
- Prepare annual budget and submit to administrator.
- Coordinate with school Photographer and vendors, as well as perform other activities deemed appropriate, to produce the 21-22 yearbook.
- Maintain sign-up sheets for computer lab usage.
- Monitor and maintain adequate teacher use of library.
Reports to: Director of Student Services
Benefits: Retirement Program, Health, Dental, and Life Insurance are provided.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
? Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree in Library Science preferred)
? Missouri teaching certification or Building Sub Certification
? Certification for school library media specialist K-12