JOB DESCRIPTION:          Media Specialist/Librarian

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Kentucky Certification as School Media Librarian (for appropriate level).
2. Demonstrates understanding of current instructional strategies.
3. Demonstrates ability to work with students, staff, parents and community members.
4. Demonstrates ability to work with the Wide Area Network and to assist students and staff with using it as an instructional tool.
5. Demonstrates recognition that the Library Media Center (LMC) is at the heart of the instructional program in the school.

REPORTS TO:         Building Principal

JOB GOALS:            To enhance the school instructional program in support of student learning; and to support the Mission Statement of the Estill County School System.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops short and long-range goals that guide the development of the LMC.
2. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the operation of the LMC.
3. Maintains a technologically advanced facility and program.
4. Coordinates the school’s implementation of KETS (if assigned).
5. Trains and supervises clerks, student assistants, and adult volunteers to perform duties efficiently.
6. Selects materials and technology that support the school’s curriculum and educational philosophy.
7. Withdraws obsolete materials and classifies, catalogs, processes, and organizes for circulation the educational media and technology.
8. Establishes and follows procedures for maintenance and repair of all media and technology equipment.
9. Maintains a current inventory.
10. Prepares and submits reports to administrators as needed.
11. Prepares and administers budgets according to needs of the LMC.
12. Evaluates LMC programs, services, facilities, and materials to ensure optimum use.
13. Maintains the LMC to be functional, attractive, and orderly environment that encourages maximum use.
14. Manages student behavior in constructive manner.
15. Serves as an instructional resource consultant and media specialist to teachers and students.
16. Establishes methods for flexible scheduling of classes and students to promote use by individuals, small groups, and whole classes.
17. Serves on committees involved with designing learning activities for students, curriculum revision, and/or textbook adoption.
18. Plans and/or participates in special projects or proposals.
19. Plans cooperatively with teachers to incorporate research, information retrieval skills, and literature appreciation.
20. Plans units with teachers that stress whole language and interdisciplinary strategies.
21. Provides orientation and staff training related to the LMC.
22. Provides access to professional materials and information for school staff.
23. Participates in various professional organizations that relate to library media and technology.
24. Utilizes current research and methods in areas of technology, teaching, learning, and library and information science.
25. Promotes a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and community.
26. Publicizes the LMC programs, services, and materials through newsletters, announcements, and in other innovative ways.
27. Networks with other libraries and shares resources.
28. Submits to administrators/SBDM and faculty statistical reports that support LMC goals and program.
29. Works with the building administrator to promote and align the LMC goals to those of the school.
30. Maintains confidentiality of students and/or staff.
31. Principal may assign other duties.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.