Library Media Specialist - Elementary

TITLE:
Library Media Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth
To aid and promote students acquiring the skills needed to take advantage of library media resources
To assist students and staff in retrieving analyzing, organizing, communicating, and evaluating information and ideas that encourage the utilization of library materials, no-print resources and technologies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Virginia State Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Library Media Specialist PreK-12
1 to 2 years of successful classroom teaching, preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:
Principal or Designated Administrator

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communicate effectively with students, staff, administration, and the general public
Maintain an appropriate teaching and learning environment in the library media center
Listen and respond to information requests in a manner that encourages further inquiry
Exhibit ethical behavior
Demonstrate a commitment to the profession
Implement standardized procedures for classifying, cataloging, processing, and circulating resources for the internal holdings collection
Implement procedures for ongoing inventory and maintenance of resources and equipment
Organize and maintain current bibliographic records
Coordinate the internal holdings acquisition process for resources, equipment, and supplies as well as external information access points
Design, establish, and communicate goals, policies, and procedures for the implementation of an effective library media program
Prepare and administer the library media budget based on program needs
Utilize existing and assess emerging technologies for instructional and management applications
Identify and apply criteria appropriate for selecting resources of all formats and at all grade levels and accompanying equipment
Ensure the school’s philosophy, curriculum, and instructional needs of teachers is reflected in the evaluation and selection process
Recommend strategies and creative uses of resources
Provide specific instruction and resources in response to information needs identified in the curriculum development process
Motivate and guide students in the development of an appreciation of literature
Motivate and guide students in the development of reading, listening, and viewing competencies, including critical thinking skills for independent lifelong learning
Assist students and teachers in retrieving, analyzing, interpreting, organizing, evaluating, synthesizing, and communicating information and ideas
Participate as an educational partner in the curriculum development process at both the building and district levels
Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
Involves limited physical tasks including lifting, and may involve operation of equipment such as computers,

copiers, overhead projectors, etc.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten month extended contract; Salary based upon teacher’s scale extended days

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of

Personnel