Library Media Specialist
Company: Fort Mill School District
Location: Fort Mill
Posted on: June 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Library Media Specialist Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Principal, to assist
students, and teaching staff with an enriching library/media center
environment with a wide range of reading and other educational
materials; maintains library collection at school site; develops
appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; and
instructs students and others on the proper use of the library
resources. Essential Functions * Operates and supervises the media enter. * Evaluates, selects
and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and
equipment and maintains inventory records. * Assists students in
evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation
of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data,
and works with students in developing education and occupation
plans consistent with such evaluation. * Coordinates with
administrators and other teaching staff members to assist in the
selection of books and other instructional materials; keeps
students and teaching staff informed regarding new acquisitions for
use in the media center. * Serves as ready resource to students to
provide research assistance. * Maintains a comprehensive and
efficient system for cataloguing all media center materials;
assists students and teachers with the use of the system. *
Coordinates system of lending library material to students and
teachers. * Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn
of current developments in the educational field by attending
seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting
research. * Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and
complete record-keeping and providing student information to
prospective colleges and employers, as required by district
procedures and applicable laws. * Encourages parental involvement
in students' education and ensures effective communication with
students and parents. * Ensures that student conduct conforms to
the school's standards and school district policies, and
establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to
achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the media center. *
Participates in lessons with classroom teachers. * Develops and
arranges media center displays. * Assists with the preparation and
administration of the media center budget. * Trains and supervises
media center support employees. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and
other central office administrators as designated by the
Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and
responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task
or responsibility. Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers,
printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings
as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility
requirements. * Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon
student learning styles. * Knowledge of data information systems,
data analysis and the formulation of action plans. * Knowledge of
applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
* Ability to use computer network system and software applications
as needed. * Ability to organize and coordinate work. * Ability to
communicate effectively with students and parents. * Ability to
engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and
professional growth. * Ability to establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the
course of work. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Qualifications Profile- Certification/License: * SC Certification as a Librarian or Library/Media Specialist. *
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own
transportation. Education: * Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in
education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Experience: Successful prior experience for the appropriate grade level
preferred. FLSA Status: Exempt
Keywords: Fort Mill School District, Rock Hill , Library Media Specialist, Other , Fort Mill, South Carolina
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