Library Media Specialist

Concordia Parish School Board; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia Parish School Board is looking for a Library Media Specialist to assist students and teaching staff in a vibrant library environment. Responsibilities include managing the library, maintaining the collection, and providing research assistance to students.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Library Science and a valid Teacher Certificate with a Library Science endorsement. This position plays a crucial role in enriching the educational experience for all students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Must hold a valid Teacher Certificate with Library Science endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operates and supervises the media center/library.
• Maintains library collection and develops programs for students.
• Coordinates with staff members for instructional material selection.

Skills

Library resource management

Research assistance

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field

Valid Teacher Certificate with Library Science endorsement

Job description

Library Media Specialist

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 center/library.
• 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.

Education and Experience

Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Must hold a valid Teacher Certificate with Library Science endorsement.