Library Media Specialist West Part-time 0.6

• Licensed School Library Media Teacher/Specialistat Glenbard West High School

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Library Information Specialist and/or Media Specialisthigh school endorsement
• Prior experience in Library Media; Technology Specialist preferred
• Knowledge of bestpractices as it relates to supporting (all) students needs

• Direct report to the Principal (or designee) in assigned high school.

• Assist staff and students with locating reference and reading materials in print and online.
• Assist in the selection and purchase of print and non-print materials held by the library. Catalog books and other materials for auditing purposes.
• Collect organize and issue library resources to students and staff.
• Oversee the maintenance of the library website as appropriate. Ensure links to research databases are functioning properly.
• Assign classroom access to instructional time in the library. Assist class during time designated as needed.
• Ensure the library meets the needs of all its user groups.
• Develop administer and monitor the library budget as specified by the Principal.*
• Assist in selection of support staff within the department and their staff evaluation.*
• Assist in the orientation of new teachers; and serve as an Advisor for the Instructional Council.*
• Establishes effective methods of room control in which students develop respect for the library school staff and each other.
• Maintain the highest level of ethical and professional demeanor with students and staff consistent with the Sexual Harassment Equal Educational Opportunity Ethics Use of Electronic Media and other appropriate policies of the District.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with immediate supervisors students peers and other school related reference groups.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Provides appropriate supervision and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
• Does not administer corporal punishment or touch students.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

(*Designation of Head Librarian)

• Ability to read analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in written form
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed especially in technology-related activities
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand walk operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand arm or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust addition the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site however on occasion this employee will be required to attend meetings conferences or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.