2025-2026 Library Media Specialist- Part Time - Elementary School Job at Blue Sp

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Library Media Specialist

Date Posted:
1/31/2025

Location:
Daniel Young Elementary

Closing Date:
Until Filled

This position reports to the Building Principal.

This position is a Part-Time (2 days per week), non-benefit eligible position.

The starting hourly salary range for this position is $34.14- $73.40.

Salary will be commensurate with Education and Full-Time teaching experience.

Position Summary:

The job of Elementary Library Media Specialist is to support the instructional process with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress.

Essential Functions:

1. Teaches district-approved curriculum.
2. Evaluates, selects, and orders learning resources.
3. Delivers media curriculum outcomes to students in partnerships with other teaching staff.
4. Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials and makes media center materials available to support and enrich the curriculum of the building.
5. Plans and supervises the distribution and storage of all media materials and equipment.
6. Arranges for inter-library loan of materials.
7. Helps students to develop habits of independent information access and use to develop the skills in the use of instructional materials in relation to learning outcomes.
8. Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources.
9. Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading needs.
10. Weeds obsolete and work materials from the collections to reflect changing curriculum needs of the building.
11. Supervises the operational routines of the media center.
12. On an annual basis analyzes the media program to establish new policies and services as necessary and to determine needs to update technology.
13. Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students’ work.
14. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
15. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
16. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
17. Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
18. Communicates regularly with parents/guardians outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
19. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
20. Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
21. Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, parents/guardians, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
22. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
23. Evaluates possible learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
24. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
25. Administers subject specific assessments, district, and/or state tests for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
26. Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
27. Analyzes test data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement by directly impacting instruction.
28. Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, administration and/or to seek the assistance of district specialists.
29. Collaborates with professional learning communities, instructional staff, other school personnel, parents/guardians, business partners, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
30. Guides students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, and problem-solving techniques.
31. Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
32. Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
33. Directs paraprofessionals, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
34. Facilitates student learning (e.g., creating a learning environment, integrating technology, arranging field trips, organizing age-appropriate activities, etc.) for the purpose of achieving success in academics, interpersonal, and daily living skills through delivered lesson plans.
35. Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records (e.g., grades, test scores, etc.) for the purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
36. Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe, optimal learning environment.
37. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans, progress reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
38. Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, school grounds, field trips, clubs sporting events, dances, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
39. Participates in a variety of building and district teams (e.g., PLC, staff, SAP, department, etc.) for the purpose of contributing to collaborative efforts with the goal of student success.
40. Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
41. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
42. Is available to students, parents, school, and district for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
43. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., students, teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.

Other Functions:

1. Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises students and paraprofessionals.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience/Certificates:

Bachelor's degree required and valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in content area.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and