Librarian/Media Specialist

Position:   Librarian/Media Specialist                 

Campus:  Dunbar Middle School

Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt  

Immediate Supervisor:  Campus Principal                         

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Direct school literacy, media, and technology operations to ensure students, teachers, administrators, and staff are capable users of media resources and technology tools by creating an information-rich environment conducive to the 21st Century Learner

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree from accredited college or university (preferred)
• Valid Texas school librarian certificate or endorsement (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrate effective design and delivery of staff development
• Possess knowledge of library media science
• Possess an understanding of reading instructional practice and research skills
• Demonstrate the ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Exhibit strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• At least three (3) years experience in library/media center in a public school setting (preferred)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult and collaborate directly with teachers and curriculum team, and work with students to model or demonstrate technology-infused lessons
• Assist teachers in integrating appropriate technology tools in the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning
• Design and implement teaching and learning activities, both individually and in collaboration with teachers and staff that reflect current research and practice, including project-based learning and new technology
• Adapt materials and teaching strategies to the interests, needs, and abilities of the learner
• Provide students the capacity to build both informational literacy and technological skills conducive to the 21st-century learner
• Provide support for online resources and online assessments

• Deliver targeted interventions to students through small group sessions to address and meet their academic needs

• Guide students to evaluate and use information in digital and text formats
• Support personnel in the role of an instructional technology coach, teacher leader, and professional development specialist for the campus
• Research and develop methods of academic standards and curriculum with effective technology-based teaching and learning strategies to improve student achievement
• Facilitate campus and district technology integration efforts to promote 21st-century teaching and learning
• Manage acquisitions; process, organize, distribute, maintain, dispose of inventory resources
• Demonstrate the ability to manage funds and media/library resources within established district guidelines, including but not limited to the: collection and maintenance of student fines as well as preparation of parent notifications; reconcile receipt of resources with packing slips and invoices
• Compose and deliver oral presentations and written reports to campus/district administrators, school board, and campus staff
• Exercise a leadership role in encouraging media utilization by students and staff
• Promote open access to resources and information during and beyond the instructional day and school year
• Supervise library assistants, student aides, and volunteers
• Work in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork with staff, teachers, administrators, and students
• Possess the ability to work alone to efficiently solve problems
• Pursue staff development opportunities and professional resources to stay current in the fields of technology integration and media services
• Model and promote the principles of intellectual freedom, access to information privacy, and copyright
• Seek opportunities to network with media specialists and other professionals
• Research, evaluate, and implement new instructional resources, including software, web sites, and long-distance learning opportunities
• Exhibit a strong foundation in pedagogy and teaching methodologies and be knowledgeable about the integration of technology into the curriculum and instructional program
• Establish and maintain efficient and effective routines for circulation and shelving of materials
• Manage circulation/inventory of books and library materials/equipment as well as campus media and technology equipment
• Apply new technology to the library media program and services, including telecommunication systems and services, computer systems and services, administration of hardware and software systems (i.e., E-Books, Destiny, Eduphoria, Chromebooks, etc.) and faculty design for proper media use.
• Professionally represent the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in all professional contexts
• Comply with the applicable district, state, local, and federal laws, rules and regulations
• Appropriately maintain and secure confidential personnel records and inquiries
• Promote and follow all safety rules and keep work areas clean and orderly at all times
• Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements
• Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures
• Perform other tasks and assume such responsibilities as related to the position and as assigned by the supervisor
• Alternative methods of instruction
• Act as the Technology Liaison for the campus
  • Teach one (1) professional development session per Nine Weeks and provide Sign In Sheets in Schoology Course
  • Attend the Liaison meeting each semester. 
  • Meet with your Technology Integration Specialist monthly. 
  • Attendance/Assistance during Summer Trainings offered by Instructional Technology Department can serve as make up for any missed training during the school year. We also encourage you to attend these for trade day credit.
• Act as the GT Liaison for the campus
  • Coordinate campus GT testing
  • Coordinate GT experiences and/or field trips
  • Act as a parent liaison for GT parents and send updates each 9 weeks on campus GT happenings
  • Coordinate TPSP projects
  • Support teachers with GT curriculum and instruction
  • Meet with the Director of Academic Excellence and Advanced Programs as needed
• All other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly oversee the library program and library assistant
• Provide direction and interface with campus personnel on matters of instructional technology
• Maintain a safe environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Frequently walk; sit; use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach a variety of objects throughout the day
• Often use general library equipment including, but not limited to, a keyboard, mouse and video display terminal, student use computer systems, teacher technology, and the library inventory and circulation systems
• Occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs
• Maintain emotional control under stress, and sometimes work prolonged and/or irregular hours
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision

EVALUATIONS:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by self -evaluation and principal conference.