Elementary Library Media Specialist

Normandy Schools Collaborative is seeking an experienced Media Specialist to support school efforts by supporting and executing a shared vision and mission for enhanced student learning to achieve dramatic gains in student achievement. This position will report to the Principal and will support the vision for school culture and academics, support a rigorous plan for students, and support the schools to ensure that students graduate career and college ready.

Summary of Position

• Supervise and manage the school library/media center.
• Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems.
• Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that the library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction

• Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.
• Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials for classroom instruction.
• Serve as information resource for users of library/media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.
• Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs.
• Assist in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.
• Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of community resource file.
• Maintain schedules for instructional television programs and encourage use of video programs for educational purposes.
• Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Carry out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
• Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.

Administrative and Compliance

• Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in the library/media services area.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of library science.
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree from accredited college or university.
• Preferred: Valid Missouri librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement, or be interested in becoming certified.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Physical Demands: Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes.

Disclaimer The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.