media specialist

media specialist Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg City VA Public Schools
Full Time Lynchburg, VA 21840 - 12.04 USD HOURLY Today
Job description

(SY 23-24) Library Media Specialist

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: (SY 22-23) Library Media Specialist
Department: SANDUSKY ELEMENTARY
Salary Grade: Teacher Pay Schedule
FLSA Status: Exempt

Site/Location SANDUSKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Reports to: Building Administrator
Date: 07/13/2023

POSITION SUMMARY

  • The elementary school librarian supports the school's instructional program by supervising and managing a media center rich in instructional materials and topics of interest for students. Services include providing teachers with materials and resources to support the curriculum and to ensure that the library/media center is aligned with instructional programs in the school. In addition, the librarian introduces students to literature that broadens their interests and reinforces skills necessary to locate and utilize information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Instruction
  • Provides instruction and guidance to students in information literacy, teaching students how to navigate resources, and how to be safe, effective users of information.
  • Cooperates with staff: sharing effective media resources, providing materials for units of instruction, and creating educational experiences through collaborative planning.

Library Programs

  • Plans the school library program to meet the needs of a culturally diverse population
  • Maintains a collection that is current and meets the needs of the school community.

Administration

  • Manages acquisitions and maintains an accurate inventory of library resources.
  • Allocates a library budget based on school goals and the goals of the library program.
  • Shares data that gives insight into the use of the library and fund allocations.
  • Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and makes changes based on the findings.
  • Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area.

Student Management

  • Creates a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
  • Carries out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.

Communication

  • Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
  • Ability to Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward the school library.
  • Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors and school staff.
  • Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents. Effectively shares the policies and procedures of the library to all stakeholders.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Ethical
  • Equity Minded
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Cultural Competence
  • Safety
  • Quality
Leadership Competencies
  • Models Excellent Customer Service
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Shows Initiative
  • Acts Decisively
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Works Collaboratively
  • Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
  • Technical Capabilities
  • Computer Literacy
  • Data Analysis and Management
  • Fiscal Planning and Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Library Media Teaching endorsement Pre-K-12.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Successful teaching experience, school library media experience and knowledge of effective teaching strategies



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

  • None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

  • Additional duties may include hall, lunch, recess, or bus supervision

  • SOL Testing coordinator at some sites

  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS:
OPEN


SALARY:
This is a 10.5 month position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.

DAYS:
210

START DATE:
2023-2023

media specialist
Lynchburg City VA Public Schools

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Lynchburg, VA
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