Position Type:
Middle Level Certified
Date Posted:
1/4/2024
Location:
Freeport Middle School
Anticipated Start Date:
08/01/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
TITLE: SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Professional Educator License
Meets current Library Information Specialist certification standards as endorsed by the Illinois State Board of Education
Able to lift 30 pounds
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or Director of Technology
General Responsibilities:
Learning and Teaching
- Performs the duties of information specialist, teacher and instructional consultant as a specialist in learning resources and strategies, information location, evaluation and use, and the design of instruction;
- Serves on committees involved with designing learning activities for students and/or curricular revision;
- Utilizes current research and methods in areas of technology, teaching, learning, and library and information science;
- Collaborates with teachers in developing activities which stress interdisciplinary strategies;
- Collaborates with teachers to integrate research, information retrieval skills, and literature appreciation into the curriculum;
- Assists teachers and students in using information resources and incorporating information skills into classroom curriculum;
- Exercises leadership and serves as a catalyst in the instructional program, providing various services to students and staff;
- Uses a variety of materials and activities to stimulate and maximize learning to help students achieve educational and personal goals;
- Maintains an attractive and inviting physical environment which allows for enriched learning experiences and intellectual growth.
Information Access
- Selects materials and technology which support the school's educational philosophy and curriculum;
- Reviews and maintains a collection development process which includes such aspects as maintaining accurate and current catalogs and records, weeding and inventories;
- Provides access to materials and information for students and staff by adhering to established policies, laws, (including copyright laws), principles of intellectual freedom, and ethical behavior;
- Selects and provides resources needed to integrate and produce authentic learning experiences.
Program Administration
- Develops short and long-range goals which guide the development of the library media program;
- Promotes the library media program, services, and its materials by maintaining a positive relationship with students, staff, and community;
- Develops and implements policies and procedures of flexible access for staff and students;
- Evaluates library media programs, services, facilities, and materials to ensure optimum use.
- Submits accurate reports in a timely manner;
- Prepares and oversees a library media program budget which reflects the needs of the entire school community;
- Selects, trains, and supervises clerical support, student assistants, and adult volunteers to perform duties efficiently;
- Maintains and enhances professional knowledge in trends and technology in information science by participating in various professional organizations and activities which relate to the library media programs.
- Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 Days
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
SALARY RANGE: Per negotiated agreement with Freeport Education Association and Freeport School District 145.
This job description has been reviewed and is in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.
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