Librarian, High School

Job Overview

The Librarian provides students and teachers intellectual and physical access to materials in appropriate formats (books periodicals videos DVDs computer software etc.); provides instructions to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading viewing and using information and ideas; and works with other educators to design learning strategies to meet the needs of students.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operates and supervises the Media Center including planning and evaluating the total program; follows State and local policies pertaining to State regulations (Standards of Quality and Accreditation) the School Board Policy Manual and policies in the Library Media Handbook; establishes policies and routines in the Media Center that facilitate students and teachers unimpeded access to information; creates an environment and atmosphere that encourages students and teachers to use the media center; maintains records and prepares reports including budget accounting and inventory; provides accurate and efficient retrieval and circulation systems
• Provides formal and informal instruction in information skills the production of materials and the use of information and instructional technologies; promotes skill knowledge and attitudes concerning information access use and communication as an integral part of the school system; develops a collection of resources including selection acquisition organization maintenance and evaluation that supports and enhances the curriculum and meets personal needs intellectual interests and abilities of students and staff; assists the Principal to ensure that instructional materials and equipment are used to provide learning experiences compatible with the education needs of students; participates in curriculum planning and program development
• Offers teachers assistance in using information resources acquiring and assessing instructional materials and incorporating information skills into the classroom curriculum; promotes literacy and the enjoyment of reading viewing and listening
• Supervises Library Assistants adult volunteers and student aides so that clerical routines are performed effectively; consults with and advises the administrative staff with regard to the library media program
• Takes action to stay up-to-date in the field e.g. takes courses participates in staff development attends conferences and maintains professional reading
• Promotes and demonstrates the importance of the library media program in education and publicizes available services and resources to the school community

• Performs related work as required

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a Virginia Teaching license with a specific endorsement in the area of Library Science.

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 10 Months/ 203 Days/ 7 hours

Salary Level: Licensed

Salary Scale: Work: No

Collective Bargaining Unit: Certified