Library & Media Specialist

Washington Elementary School District 6•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

Under general direction, the Library & Media Specialist is responsible for daily library operations and for distributing, collecting, inventorying, maintaining, and purchasing books and other library materials. The role also manages the distribution, collection, and inventory of textbook materials and technology, and informs teachers and students about the use and function of media supported in the library. The specialist works with students on projects, recommends books appropriate to their grade levels, and encourages lifelong reading. The position supports student learning and classroom curriculum through literature, information literacy, research skills, books, and digital resources. It also maintains the library collection and physical space, supports classroom technology, coordinates volunteers and book fairs, and assists with school-wide events. This is a non-exempt support-staff position on a 201-day calendar, assigned to various departments and accountable to the Principal.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working in a collaborative environment.
Willingness to learn district-approved technology and software.
Knowledge of child development theories and basic mathematical concepts.
Ability to work with children and facilitate small-group activities in a learning environment.
Ability to apply district purchasing and accounting procedures and appropriate techniques and procedures.
Ability to review completed work assignments, prepare the library for activities, and read and follow lesson plans designed for small-group activities.
Ability to apply school rules, policies, and procedures and use skills and techniques that support student learning.
Engaging and encouraging communication skills for exchanging information with supervisors, staff, students, and others.
Ability to perform the physical functions described, including regularly standing, walking, handling materials, reaching, and communicating; frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasionally sitting, climbing or balancing; and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with children.
One year of experience working in a library.

Responsibilities

Work with students individually or in groups on projects and assignments as directed by school administration and teachers.
Monitor student behavior and enforce school and classroom standards and policies.
Recommend books and other materials suited to students’ grade levels and interests and to support assigned projects.
Introduce students to quality literature, information literacy, and research skills during scheduled library class time.
Support classroom curriculum by supplying or recommending books and digital resources for teachers and students.
Distribute and collect books, technology devices, and other materials; check materials out to students and faculty using the Destiny Library Management application; and shelve or store materials after check-in.
Repair damaged books and remove outdated or damaged books from the collection.
Distribute textbook materials to faculty and the district textbook center in a timely manner.
Reconcile returned classroom inventory sheets and assist teachers in locating missing materials.
Evaluate the library collection using Destiny reports on collection age, content, and use.
Research and recommend books, supplies, furniture, and equipment to site leadership for library operations.
Process new books in the Destiny database and prepare them for circulation with labels and barcodes.
Conduct annual physical inventory of library materials, classroom technology devices, and other equipment tracked in Destiny, and conduct year-end inventory of on-site textbook materials.
Maintain records of overdue, lost, and damaged materials; determine appropriate fines; generate parent notices; and collect fine payments according to district accounting procedures.
Assist teachers with classroom technology operation and basic troubleshooting, and post or share related information.
Recruit and oversee library volunteers.
Conduct book fairs and work with the PTO on book fairs.
Organize or assist with school-wide events such as Read Across America Day.
Maintain a positive, welcoming, clean, and functional library space, including arranging or reorganizing the space for student activities and other needs.