Librarian/Media Specialist

POSITION: Library Media Specialist
REPORTS TO: Director of Learning Services
SALARY: $56,833.30 - $84,562.11

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Provides all students with a rich library media environment containing a wide variety of materials that provides intellectual growth. At the elementary level, plans for and supervises the implementation of library skills curriculum.
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Library Media Specialist Licensure Endorsement
2. Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education, with related coursework in literature and technology as appropriate; MA preferred
3. Strong computer skills.
4. Strong interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises all media centers district-wide.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media center materials.
• Assists staff in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to supplement school-wide instructional programs.
• Informs staff members concerning new materials the media center acquires.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and equipment, and instructs staff and students of the use of the system.
• Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to staff as appropriate.
• Works with staff in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.
• Communicates a positive support of the students in their educational development.
• Plans lessons and activities to help students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Plans lessons and activities for a class studying a particular topic on the invitation/request of the classroom teacher.
• Participates in curriculum and school reform meetings and initiatives.
• Provides for frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the media centers patrons.
• Supervises and evaluates media center assistants in the performance of their duties.
• Implements the Library Media Center Selection Policy.
• Follows the recommendations of the New Mexico Library Task Force.
• Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collections.
• Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the media center.
• Plan for the repair of media center technology and other related equipment.
• Prepares and administers the media center budget.
• Follow all district procurement code procedures and policies.
• Maintains a current and accurate inventory of all materials and fixed assets.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties within the library as assigned by the supervisor.
• Follows ergonomic lifting practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds on occasion), reaching, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required.
SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL HANDLED:
Must know how to properly operate multimedia equipment including current technology.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and temperature. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. This position requires work to be completed in person and on-site.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of classified staff.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month year. Salary is established by salary schedule.