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Library Media Specialist Job at Shelby County Public Schools in Waddy

Shelby County Public Schools, Waddy, KY, United States, 40076

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  • Position Type:
    Support Staff/ Library Media Specialist

  • Date Posted:
    3/12/2025

  • Location:
    Heritage Elementary

  • Date Available:
    07/01/2025

197 Day Position

QUALIFICATIONS: Certification by the Education Professional Standards Board

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To plan and implement a Library Media Program that enhances student achievement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Develops short and long-range goals which guide the development of the Library Media Program.
  2. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the operation of the Library Media Program (e.g. selection, circulation, scheduling).
  3. Plans and implements technologically advanced facility and program.
  4. Coordinates the school’s implementation of KETS if assigned (School Technology Coordinator) or actively serves on committees integrating technology.
  5. Prepares and administers budgets to reflect the needs of the entire school community.
  6. Evaluates Library Media Center (LMC) programs, services, facilities and materials to ensure optimum use of the library media center and its resources.
  7. Meets periodically with administrators to evaluate the Library Media Program.
  8. Presents an annual report to the SBDM Council.
  9. Helps with selection, trains, and supervises LMC assistants, student assistants, and adult volunteers, to perform duties efficiently.
  10. Helps evaluate the LMC assistant(s).
  11. Selects resources and technology which support the school’s curriculum and educational philosophy.
  12. Withdraws obsolete and worn materials.
  13. Classifies, catalogs, processes and organizes for circulation the educational media and technology for easy access.
  14. Establishes and follows procedures for maintenance and repair of all media.
  15. Maintains a current inventory of holdings.
  16. Maintains the LMC to be functional, attractive and orderly environment which encourages maximum use, focusing on student achievement.
  17. Manages student behavior in a constructive manner.
  18. Teaches information literacy skills as an integral part of units and lessons.
  19. Teaches how to use the Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL).
  20. Assists teachers and students in applying information resources and information literacy skills into classroom curriculum.
  21. Promotes maximum use of the LMC by establishing policies and procedures of flexible access to facilitate and promote student achievement.
  22. Serves on committees involved with designing learning activities for students, curriculum revision and/or textbook adoption (e.g., curriculum, textbook, technology, instructional practices, SBDM Council).
  23. Plans and/or participates in special projects or proposals.
  24. Plans cooperatively with teachers to integrate research, information retrieval skills, and literature appreciation into the curriculum.
  25. Helps teachers develop instructional activities which stress whole language and interdisciplinary strategies.
  26. Provides professional development for staff.
  27. Pursues an on-going effort to learn.
  28. Provides access to professional materials and information for school staff.
  29. Adheres to and informs faculty and staff of established laws, policies, rules and regulations (including copyright laws).
  30. Submits accurate reports promptly.
  31. Participates in various professional organizations and activities which relate to library media and technology (i.e. visits other LMCs, continuing education courses, workshops and conferences; presents at professional meetings).
  32. Promotes the Library Bill of Rights/Intellectual Freedom.
  33. Utilizes current research and methods in areas of technology, teaching, learning, and library and information science.
  34. Promotes a positive relationship with students, staff and community.
  35. Publicizes the LMC programs, services and materials through newsletters, announcements, and in other creative ways.
  36. Networks with other libraries and shares resources.
  37. Submits to administrator(s), SBDM Council and faculty, statistical reports which support Library Media Program goals.
  38. Adheres to time requirements of district and school.
  39. Adheres to Professional Code of Ethics as established by Education Professional Standards Board.
  40. Other duties as assigned by principal.

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