LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST                                       

Reports to:                Principal

Dept./School:           Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

Length of Contract:  200 days

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Supervise and manage the school library/media center. Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. Serve as a teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure the library/media center is involved in the school's instructional programs.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Arkansas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of library science

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Five years of experience in education in a public school setting preferred

The Board may find appropriate and acceptable alternatives to the above qualifications.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Demonstrate relentless commitment to the academic achievement of all students.
2. Demonstrate effective customer service strategies to all district patrons.
3. Foster collegiality and team building among staff; encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.
4. Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance from students; hold students accountable for high performance; recognize excellence and achievement.
5. Articulate a clear direction for all students and staff; articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
6. Plan to integrate the library media program with the district curriculum in all subject areas.
7. Maintain a well-organized and attractive library setting.
8. Provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.
9. Assist staff and principals with planning school library programs to meet identified needs.
10. Assist in curriculum guides for libraries.
11. Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of library/media center resources.
12. Maintain a flexible schedule to allow the greatest availability of the media center to students.
13. Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity levels and interests.
14. Use effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
15. Carry out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
16. Model and encourage student interaction, promoting positive attitudes toward the school library.
17. Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
18. Comply with federal and state laws, Arkansas Board of Education rules, and board policies in the library/media services area.
19. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
20. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
21. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
22. Maintain inventory of books, technology, audiovisuals, etc.
23. Assist the technology director and principal in the dispersal, collection, and maintenance of student-issued technology.
24. Coordinate the schedule of events with principals.
25. Other duties assigned by principals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student aides and volunteers

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress; climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes