Job Description
Job Title: Library Media Specialist
Qualifications: Credentials, as required by the State of Oklahoma
Reports to: Site Principal and/or Assistant Principal
Performance Responsibilities:
• 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, and makes library materials available to supplement the instructional program.
• Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires.
• Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.
• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Plans cooperatively with classroom teachers for the presentation and discussion of information skills developed through the content areas.
• Arranges frequently-changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the library's patrons.
• Prepares and administers the library budget.
• Supervises library assistants/aides in the performance of their duties.
• Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library.
• Supervises students in the use of and training for technological resources.
• Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Terms of Employment: Number of calendar days and compensation based on approved certified schedule and employee work calendars
Evaluation: Evaluation by site principal and/or assistant principal in accordance with BOE Policy DNA Teacher Evaluation
Physical Demands:
• Ability to routinely and continually bend, squat, stand, walk, or climb stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather.
• Ability to support and stabilize students with physical disabilities.