SY 26-27 Library Media Specialist

Lynchburg City Schools•Lynchburg, VA

18h

About The Position

The elementary school librarian supports the school's instructional program by supervising and managing a media center rich in instructional materials and topics of interest for students. Services include providing teachers with materials and resources to support the curriculum and to ensure that the library/media center is aligned with instructional programs in the school. In addition, the librarian introduces students to literature that broadens their interests and reinforces skills necessary to locate and utilize information.

Requirements

Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Library Media Teaching endorsement Pre-K-12.
Successful teaching experience, school library media experience and knowledge of effective teaching strategies
Honesty
Integrity
Ethical
Equity Minded
Emotional Intelligence
Cultural Competence
Safety
Quality
Models Excellent Customer Service
Thinks Strategically
Shows Initiative
Acts Decisively
Communicates Effectively
Works Collaboratively
Resolves Conflict Proactively
Technical Capabilities
Computer Literacy
Data Analysis and Management
Fiscal Planning and Management
Project Management
Strategic Planning

Responsibilities

Provides instruction and guidance to students in information literacy, teaching students how to navigate resources, and how to be safe, effective users of information.
Cooperates with staff: sharing effective media resources, providing materials for units of instruction, and creating educational experiences through collaborative planning.
Plans the school library program to meet the needs of a culturally diverse population
Maintains a collection that is current and meets the needs of the school community.
Manages acquisitions and maintains an accurate inventory of library resources.
Allocates a library budget based on school goals and the goals of the library program.
Shares data that gives insight into the use of the library and fund allocations.
Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and makes changes based on the findings.
Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area.
Creates a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
Carries out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Ability to Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward the school library.
Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors and school staff.
Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Effectively shares the policies and procedures of the library to all stakeholders.
Additional duties may include hall, lunch, recess, or bus supervision
SOL Testing coordinator at some sites