RIS Library Media Specialist/Instructional Assistant

McCracken•Paducah, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Media Specialist/Instructional Assistant will provide students with an enriched library environment and aid them in acquiring the skills needed to utilize Library Media Center (LMC) resources. This role involves demonstrating professional leadership, assessing learning, understanding content, reflecting on teaching, planning instruction, collaborating with others, creating a positive learning climate, engaging in professional development, and implementing technology. The position requires adherence to school policies, development of LMC goals and budgets, coordination of KETS (if assigned), and guidance for students in reference work and reading. The specialist will collaborate with teachers, select and process LMC materials, promote appropriate student conduct, train assistants, maintain inventory, and ensure the LMC is a functional and attractive environment. Participation in school committees, professional organizations, and special projects is also expected. The role requires adherence to the professional code of ethics, regular attendance, and a professional appearance, incorporating technology in daily tasks.

Requirements

Valid State Teaching Certificate
School Media Librarian Certificate

Responsibilities

Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and the School SBDM Council.
Develops short and long-range goals that guide the development of the LMC.
Develops and implements policies and procedures for the operation of the LMC.
Aligns the LMC goals to those of the school.
Prepares and administers budgets according to needs of the LMC.
Coordinates the school’s implementation of KETS (if assigned).
Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students.
Establishes methods for flexible scheduling of classes and students to promote use by individuals, small groups, and whole class.
Collaborates with teachers in planning assignments leading to extended use of LMC resources.
Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new LMC materials in alignment with the curriculum.
Classifies, catalogs, processes, and organizes for circulation of educational media technology.
Promotes appropriate conduct of students using LMC resources.
Trains and supervises clerks/assistants, student assistants, and adult volunteers (if assigned) to perform duties efficiently.
Maintains a current inventory of holdings and withdraws obsolete material.
Participates in school committee structure.
Provides access to professional materials and information.
Participates in various professional organizations that relate to library media and technology.
Maintains the LMC to be a functional, attractive, and orderly environment that encourages maximum use.
Plans and/or participates in special projects or proposals.
Performs other duties as assigned by Principal.
Adheres to the professional code of ethics.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Maintains a professional and appropriate appearance.
Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.