.1 Media Specialist - Middle School - Kenton County School District : Job Details

Position Type: Certified - Teacher/Media Specialist - Middle SchoolDate Posted: 4/4/2024Location: Woodland Middle SchoolDate Available: 08/01/2024Closing Date: Until FilledInternal Transfer Deadline: April 19, 2024 TITLE: .1 Media Specialist QUALIFICATIONS:

Certificate endorsed for school librarian for appropriate position

Bachelors or Master's Degree in Library Science or equivalent

Library experience preferred

REPORTS TO: Principal JOB GOAL: To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources. PERFORMANCE RESPONSBILITIES:

Operates and supervises the library to which assigned

Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials

Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials

Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires

Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all libraries materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system

Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use by teachers

Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.

Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities

Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of library materials in relation to planned assignments

Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher

Participates in curriculum meetings. Responsible for implementing library skills curriculum

Counsels with and gives guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests

Arranges frequently-changed book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest library patrons.

Requisitions materials within the limits of the library budget

Supervises library aides in the performance of their duties

Participates actively in the library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state, and national level

Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collections

Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library

Collaborates with classroom teachers to assist in addressing assessed core content areas

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 192 Days
• Salary Schedule: Certified Salary Schedule
• FLSA Status: Exempt

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal