QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor’s degree in education and/or related field 2. Valid educational license 3. Experience with instructional technology and/or digital media preferred 4. Appropriate endorsement and/training
SUPERVISES: N/A
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: To provide students with the library materials and services most appropriate and most meaningful in their growth and development as individuals. To provide teachers with materials and services needed to enrich the classroom curricula
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to: 1. Provides reading enrichment for students 2. Develops short and long-range goals for the media center program 3. Developed and implements policies and procedures for the media center 4. Maintains the media center to be an attractive, functional orderly environment with an atmosphere conducive to learning 5. Works with the technology coordinator to implement the technology plan for the school 6. Manages the library budget including special funds allocated to the library program 7. Provides a balanced, up-to-date collection of both print and non-print materials including technology to support the school’s instructional program 8. Classifies, catalogues, processes, and organizes materials for circulation 9. Establishes circulation procedures for easy access to the media center collection and maintains records on the use of its resources 10. Accounts for materials through a yearly inventory and discards/weeds inappropriate, worn-out, or outdated items 11. Assists in the selection, training, supervision and evaluation of clerks, student assistants, and adult volunteers 12. Provides orientation and instruction for students and faculty in the use of the library media center’s materials and equipment 13. Assists students and teachers in locating information and resources for research 14. Encourages reading by maintaining an awareness of students’ reading interests and by providing guidance in the selection of appropriate materials 15. Works cooperatively with teachers to integrate research, information retrieval skills, and library appreciation into the curriculum 16. Promotes a positive relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community 17. Determines instructional needs within the library media program by consulting with teachers andadministrators 18. Publicizes library media programs and services 19. Distributes written communications to inform teachers of new materials in the media center 20. Develops and communicates goals, objectives, and budgetary needs for the library media program to administrators 21. Provides professional development in the use of information and technology for faculty and staff 22. Attends library conferences/workshops and continuing education courses to keep abreast of new library media trends 23. Participates in professional organizations and activities relating to library media and technology 24. Provides access to professional materials/information for the faculty and staff 25. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance 26. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan 27. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees
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