LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

10 Month Position

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in library science from an American Library Association Accredited School.
• Meets certification requirements for position as established by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Knowledge of appropriate methodologies.
• Evidence of exemplary human relations skills.
• Evidence of exemplary organizational and planning skills.
• Evidence of ability to work effectively with students, parents and staff.
• Training in the application of appropriate technology.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Instructs students in library/media program.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
• Manages established school library budget.
• Recommends to Principal additional media and technology materials to be acquired for school library collection.
• Communicates and collaborates with students, parents, staff and community.
• Develops, selects and modifies plans and materials to meet the needs of all students and staff.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of children.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Provides technological support to students and staff.
• Serves on special committees.
• Assists students in achieving higher performance standards.
• Supervises Media Instructional Assistant and assigned students.

· Other duties as prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, Negotiated Agreement and Building Principal.

• Maintains regular, on-time attendance.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.