QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
REPORTS TO: Principal/Director
SUPERVISES: Non-Applicable
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 Months
PAY FACTOR: Non-applicable
JOB GOAL: Increase student achievement and establish school community relationships. Domains and Components will be used for evaluation in conjunction with measures of student growth. Measures of student growth will be aligned with the Iberville Parish School System’s accountability measures as outlined in the Louisiana Accountability System.
DOMAIN 1: PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans and develops goals for the school and district library media center programs with faculty, administration and students.
Meets with principal to discuss goals and accomplishments for improving the library media center.
Expends funds based on the needs and objectives of the library media center program.
Adheres to library media center policies, e.g. materials selection, collection development, circulation, challenged materials, copyright laws and technology.
Maintains a technologically current facility and program based on district technology plan.
Organizes, classifies and catalogs library materials, following nationally recognized professional standards such as AARC2 (Anglo American Cataloging Rules), latest edition Dewey or Library of Congress, MARC format.
Solicits suggestions from and communicates with faculty and students about services, materials, programs and facilities.
Evaluates programs, services, facilities and materials informally and formally on a continuous basis, identifying strengths and weaknesses.
Organizes and maintains the library media center as a functional, attractive, safe and orderly environment for optimal use by students and faculty.
Publicizes the library media center programs, services and materials through a variety of ways (memos, letter to parents, book fair advertisements, memo to notify teachers of new materials).
Is responsible for the proper use of library media center facility, materials and equipment.
Plans/participates in special projects or proposals, e.g. book fairs.
Possesses broad knowledge of the school curriculum and plans with teachers and administration for development of collection of materials to support the curriculum.
Chooses materials using selection tools, bibliographies, periodical reviews, workshops and professional recommendations.
Maintains a professional collection, e.g. professional periodicals.
Demonstrates competency in selection, acquisition, circulation and maintenance of materials, technology and equipment which support the school’s curriculum and educational philosophy.
Keeps a card or automated card catalog.
Maintains statistical records and shelf list needed to verify collection of the library media center holdings.
Makes general repairs, weeds collection and takes annual inventory.
DOMAIN 2: INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
Exercises a leadership role and serves as catalyst in ensuring the library media center is central to the instructional program of the school.
Maintains use of the library media center by individuals, small groups and large groups for research, browsing, recreational reading and listening.
Participates as a member of the instructional team(s) and plans regularly with teachers.
Provides the leadership and expertise for the incorporation of information and instructional technologies into the school curriculum.
Supports classroom teachers as a consultant in the development of instructional units, activities and curriculum with print and non-print materials.
Establishes positive rapport with staff and students.
Makes the library media center and its resources accessible to students and faculty.
Maintains effective communication with staff and students, e.g. informs faculty and students of new acquisitions and services.
Is available as a personal resource for all students and faculty.
Provides the resources and promotes recreational reading for the school community.
Plans and presents appropriate instruction.
Plans and implements a library media center program of library information literacy in collaboration with classroom teachers.
Creates a climate conducive to learning in which students display initiative and assume a personal responsibility for learning and conduct.
Provides for independent and cooperative group learning.
Guides students in the selection of appropriate resources.
Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop literacy in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
Promotes appreciation of various forms of literature emphasizing the highest quality.
Encourages students to develop lifelong reading, listening, viewing and critical thinking skills, and to become skilled in all modes of communication.
Incorporates the use of technology in accessing information.
Assists students in the use of multi-media for completed projects.
DOMAIN 3: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Maintains good attendance.
Notifies principal of absences and provides substitute teachers with lesson plans.
Reports to work on time.
Reports to duty on time and is responsible for students at all times.
Students are never left unattended.
Displays professional ethics on and off duty.
Adheres to all Iberville Parish School Board’s Policies
Reports to job-related injuries within 48 hours of work accident to the immediate supervisor.
Assists the principal in day-to-day operation of the school.
Accepts and supports school administration decisions.
Practices school rules and policies.
Completes reports, inventories, and paper work including cumulative records as scheduled.
Assumes responsibility for implementation of emergency procedures.
Keeps grade book up-to-date and in compliance with Iberville Parish policy.
Provides clear and timely information to parents/care givers and colleagues regarding classroom expectations through student progress reports and student learning.
Encourages parents/care givers to become active partners in their children’s education and to become involved in school.
Seeks and maintains a positive attitude of promoting school and community relations.
Participates in and promotes harmonious working relationships with students, colleagues, parents and community members.
Attends and participates in school meetings and faculty meetings (i.e. grade level and subject area curriculum planning and evaluation) promptly and as required.
Serves on task force and decision-making committees, when appropriate.
Cooperates with administrators in observation/evaluation/self-evaluation efforts.
Develops and implements an Individual Growth Plan annually.
Keeps abreast of current educational trends through staff development and professional organizations.
Promotes compliance with the copyright laws.
Supports the use of technology in the library.