POSITION TITLE |
2710 MEDIA SPECIALIST |
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK |
The media specialist provides instructional leadership for the teaching of information literacy skills develops and maintains a school library collection that has up-to-date digital and print materials and technology including curation of openly licensed educational resources and manages the school library as a flexible multi-tasked learning environment. Collaborates with school faculty and administrators to develop a program that supports the instructional curriculum. |
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally up to 10 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting grasping and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside environmental conditions and atmospheric conditions. |
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS |
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties knowledge or skills associated with the duties and roles of the media specialist.
- Teach the skills of information location access evaluation media literacy copyright fair use and other initiatives identified by the Curriculum and Instruction department.
- Actively promote reading and the development of good reading habits.
- Maintains the school librarys print non-print and electronic collections and manages circulation of curricular support materials and equipment.
- Collaborates with teachers in planning assignments and providing instruction that supports the development of digital learning participatory learning inquiry learning technology literacies and information literacy.
- Uses National School Library Standards for Learners School Librarians School Libraries and the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
- Performs collection development by selecting ordering and adding new items to replace and/or update school library resources.
- Introduces new instructional materials and technologies to staff.
- Supervises library assistants and volunteers in the school library.
- Plans and directs special projects that supports supplements and elevates the literacy experience through guidance and motivational reading initiatives.
- Plans and/or assists in planning the use of allocated library funds with building administration and division administration based on school level for the purchase of necessary books and materials.
- Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
- Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
- Provides support for staff and students computing devices.
- Generates reports as related to circulation of library materials and budgetary procedures.
- Prepares reports as requested by building principal and/or district leadership.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. |
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES |
- Thorough knowledge of professional library principles materials and practices
- Thorough knowledge of prescribed school system policies and procedures;
- Ability to evaluate library programs and services and to develop improved methods;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE |
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in library science. |
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
Eligibility for or in possession of appropriate Virginia teaching license (Library Media PreK-12) with endorsement as a media specialist required. |
FLSA STATUS |
Exempt |
AA/EOE STATEMENT |
This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability or national origin. |
Required Experience:
IC
POSITION TITLE2710 MEDIA SPECIALISTGENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORKThe media specialist provides instructional leadership for the teaching of information literacy skills develops and maintains a school library collection that has up-to-date digital and print materials and technology includi...
POSITION TITLE |
2710 MEDIA SPECIALIST |
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK |
The media specialist provides instructional leadership for the teaching of information literacy skills develops and maintains a school library collection that has up-to-date digital and print materials and technology including curation of openly licensed educational resources and manages the school library as a flexible multi-tasked learning environment. Collaborates with school faculty and administrators to develop a program that supports the instructional curriculum. |
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally up to 10 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting grasping and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside environmental conditions and atmospheric conditions. |
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS |
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties knowledge or skills associated with the duties and roles of the media specialist.
- Teach the skills of information location access evaluation media literacy copyright fair use and other initiatives identified by the Curriculum and Instruction department.
- Actively promote reading and the development of good reading habits.
- Maintains the school librarys print non-print and electronic collections and manages circulation of curricular support materials and equipment.
- Collaborates with teachers in planning assignments and providing instruction that supports the development of digital learning participatory learning inquiry learning technology literacies and information literacy.
- Uses National School Library Standards for Learners School Librarians School Libraries and the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
- Performs collection development by selecting ordering and adding new items to replace and/or update school library resources.
- Introduces new instructional materials and technologies to staff.
- Supervises library assistants and volunteers in the school library.
- Plans and directs special projects that supports supplements and elevates the literacy experience through guidance and motivational reading initiatives.
- Plans and/or assists in planning the use of allocated library funds with building administration and division administration based on school level for the purchase of necessary books and materials.
- Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
- Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
- Provides support for staff and students computing devices.
- Generates reports as related to circulation of library materials and budgetary procedures.
- Prepares reports as requested by building principal and/or district leadership.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. |
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES |
- Thorough knowledge of professional library principles materials and practices
- Thorough knowledge of prescribed school system policies and procedures;
- Ability to evaluate library programs and services and to develop improved methods;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
|
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE |
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in library science. |
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
Eligibility for or in possession of appropriate Virginia teaching license (Library Media PreK-12) with endorsement as a media specialist required. |
FLSA STATUS |
Exempt |
AA/EOE STATEMENT |
This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability or national origin. |
Required Experience:
IC
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