CLASS TITLE:         LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

This position is for the 24-25 school year.

BASIC FUNCTION:            To provide all students 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 Library Media Center (LMC) resources.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops short and long-range goals that guide the development of the LMC.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the operation of the LMC.
• Aligns the LMC goals to those of the school.
• Prepares and administers budgets according to needs of the LMC.
• Coordinates the school’s implementation of KETS (if assigned).
• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students.
• Establishes methods for flexible scheduling of classes and students to promote use by individuals, small groups, and whole class.
• Collaborates with teachers in planning assignments leading to extended use of LMC resources.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new LMC materials in alignment with the curriculum.
• Classifies, catalogs, processes, and organizes for circulation of educational media technology.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using LMC resources.
• Trains and supervises clerks/assistants, student assistants, and adult volunteers (if assigned) to perform duties efficiently.
• Maintains a current inventory of holdings and withdraws obsolete material.
• Participates in school committee structure.
• Provides access to professional materials and information.
• Participates in various professional organizations that relate to library media and technology.
• Maintains the LMC to be a functional, attractive, and orderly environment that encourages maximum use.
• Plans and/or participates in special projects or proposals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Principal.
• Adheres to the professional code of ethics.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

-Valid State Teaching Certificate

-School Media Librarian Certificate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

High school 205 days; middle 201 days; elementary 201 days.  Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

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