Librarian

Job Title: Librarian/Library Media Specialist

Reports To: Immediate Supervisor 

Prepared By: The Office of Human Resources 

Note:  New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifent website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description.  All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.

Verifient Link

Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.

Summary:

It is the responsibility of the Librarian/Library Media Specialist to function as a leader in the learning community of the school by collaborating with faculty and staff to prepare students with information and technological literacy skills for lifelong independent learning. The Librarian/Library Media Specialist shall administer the library/media program in conformance with professional library standards and principles as well as local and state policies.  This includes but is not limited to supervising students; answering reference questions; serving as a readers’ advisor; instructing individuals and classes; serving as a curriculum resource for staff; and cataloging materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Plans and administers a well-rounded school library media program based on local and state policies and standards

• Manages use of the library administrative and instructional software, hardware, and network to enhance library services

• Establishes a collection development plan to meet the needs of teachers and a diverse student population

• Manages resources and hardware required to provide easy access to information

• Prepares and administers federal, state, and local budgets as appropriate

• Prepares required reports

• Maintains a functional, attractive, and welcoming environment

• Manages student behavior to maintain an environment conducive to learning

• Maximizes the amount of time available in the library media center by establishing flexible access policies and procedures

• Maintains appropriate and required records, inventories, and files

• Trains, directs, and supervises volunteers, and student assistants

• Develops and implements an on-going program of public relations

• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal

• Serves as a school leader in the evaluation, acquisition, and utilization of traditional and technological resource

• Works with administrators, teachers, parents, community libraries, and others to provide access to varied information sources to meet students’ needs.

• Demonstrates to students, staff, and others strategies for accessing and utilizing information from traditional and technological resources

• Promotes the ethical and legal use of information

• Maintains a collection of up-to-date professional materials for staff

• Provides instruction for students and staff in the effective use of hardware and software necessary to obtain information in any format

• Provides instruction for students and staff in the effective use of the media center and its components

• Provides programs and services to encourage lifelong learning through developing students’ critical reading, viewing listening, and thinking skills

• The experienced librarian/media specialist plans for professional development

• The new or beginning librarian/media specialist plans for professional self- development

• Maintains certification and other needed qualifications

• Takes and active role in building-level decision making

• Participates in grade-level/subject area curriculum planning and evaluations

• Serves on professional learning communities, task forces and decision-making committees, when appropriate

• Implements school improvement plan

• Creates partnerships with parents/caregivers, and colleagues regarding library/media center expectations, student progress, and provides clear and timely information relative to ways they can assist learning

• Encourages parents/caregivers to become active partners in their children’s education and to become involved in school and library/media center activities

• Seeks community involvement in the library/media center program

Other Duties: 

Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Essential Functions/Qualifications/Requirements: 

Education and Experience:

Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Must hold a valid Teacher Certificate with Library Science endorsement.

Work Environment Conditions:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an  employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable  accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Professional Conduct:  

The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System  policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Technological Abilities:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications. 

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management – ADavis6@ebrschools.org, (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo – DStaten@ebrschools.org, (225) 326-5668.