0.1 Library Media Specialist - Elementary Job at Kenton County School District i

Position Type:
Certified - Teacher/Media Specialist - Elementary

Date Posted:
6/20/2024

Location:
Ryland Heights Elementary

Date Available:
08/08/2024

Closing Date:
Until FilledInternal Transfer Deadline: July 5, 2024

TITLE: 0.1 Media Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certificate endorsed for school librarian for appropriate position
2. Bachelors or Master's Degree in Library Science or equivalent
3. Library experience preferred

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSBILITIES:

1. Operates and supervises the library to which assigned
2. Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials
3. Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials
4. Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires
5. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all libraries materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system
6. Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use by teachers
7. Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.
8. Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities
9. Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of library materials in relation to planned assignments
10. Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher
11. Participates in curriculum meetings. Responsible for implementing library skills curriculum
12. Counsels with and gives guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests
13. Arranges frequently-changed book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest library patrons.
14. Requisitions materials within the limits of the library budget
15. Supervises library aides in the performance of their duties
16. Participates actively in the library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state, and national level
17. Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collections
18. Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library
19. Collaborates with classroom teachers to assist in addressing assessed core content areas
20. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 192 Days
• Salary Schedule: Certified Salary Schedule
• FLSA Status: Exempt

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal