Library Media Specialist – Elementary School

Groton Elementary School

 

The Groton Central School is seeking a creative, knowledgeable, and resourceful Library Media Specialist who can develop a 21st Century library program, provide specialized instruction to support literacy skill development, and serve as a Technology Integration Specialist and instructional partner.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:                        The successful candidate should hold (or be working toward) certification

as a School Media Specialist. 

 

The LMS should possess:

·        A vision for developing an exemplary library media program

·        Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·        Knowledge of Literacy programs and approaches

·        Knowledge and experience integrating instructional technology

 

 

RESPONSIBLE TO:             Elementary Principal

 

 

LENGTH OF WORK            This is a 10 month position

YEAR:                       

 

 

SPECIFIC ROLES AND     Supports/Facilitates Student Learning

RESPONSIBILITIES           ●    Identify, locate, procure and manage a wide variety of print, non-print and

                                                      electronic information

·        Assist students in locating materials appropriate to their reading and interest levels.

·        Teach, supplement and reinforce media skills as needed, including research skills, choosing appropriate resources, and teaching computer applications.

·        Reinforce strategy-based reading instruction to help students make meaning from text;  support students’ interaction with a variety of genre as reflected in NYS Standards

·        Serve as a Technology Teacher Leader

·        Promote the development of research skills for students

·        Teach responsible behavior in the use of technology

·        Teach responsible behavior in the care and return of library materials

·        Encourage students to read for personal enrichment and enjoyment

 

Facilitates Development of Curricula and Supports the Instructional Program

·        Support curriculum through collection development

·        Participate in curricular planning

·        Actively collaborate and plan with teachers to integrate library services and multimedia materials with instruction

·        Provide in-service as needed in the use of software and media equipment for faculty and students

·        Encourage teachers to use the library/media center and to bring classes for special projects

·        Inform teachers of new acquisitions applicable to their instructional needs or interests

 

 

SPECIFIC ROLES AND     Coordinates Library Functions

RESPONSIBILITIES           ●    Develop and maintain a warm, pleasant, student-centered learning

(cont’d)                                         environment that accommodates a variety of teaching and learning styles

·        Plan displays and exhibits

·        Select materials that support curriculum and prepare and manage orders for processing in a timely fashion

·        Coordinate activities of library aide

·        Monitor return of materials by providing weekly or bi-weekly notices of overdue books

·        Communicate with parents via newsletter or webpage to promote the library and announce upcoming events

·        Maintain the building collection of materials and equipment in good condition through inventory, weeding, repairing and utilizing recognized techniques for collection development

·        Maintain automated library and cataloging systems

·        Conduct a yearly inventory of all materials

·        Prepare all necessary records, files and statistics; maintain and incorporate pertinent data into an annual report

·        Maintain a file of materials to be ordered which included suggestions by students, teachers and administrators

·        Participate in School Library System functions

 

Supervisises Library Clerk

·        Provide supervision of the daily tasks performed by the Elementary Library Clerk