Library Media Specialist-Jackson-Wonder Elementary 26-27 SY

West Memphis School District•West Memphis, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Library/Media Specialist is to provide support to the instructional program by performing clerical functions related to the collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks. This includes documenting losses and monitoring procedures, implementing age-appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources, selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction, and instructing students on the proper use of library resources.

Requirements

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Library practices, terminology and procedures.
Age appropriate literature.
Computer and Internet operations.
Concepts of grammar and punctuation.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events.
Gather and/or collate data.
Consider a number of factors when using equipment.
Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Work with data utilizing defined but different processes.
Operate equipment using standardized methods.
Work with a wide diversity of individuals.
Work with a variety of data.
Utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines.
Problem solving with equipment is moderate.
Establishing effective working relationships.
Adapting to changing work priorities.
Displaying mechanical aptitude.
Working with frequent interruptions.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Job related experience is required.
Bachelor’s degree in job-related area.
Library Media Specialist Certification K-12.

Responsibilities

Assists teachers, students and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
Conducts classes and/or activities in a variety of formats for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.
Maintains materials inventory (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.
Monitors student activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Performs circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation count, lists of overdue items, etc.) for the purpose of controlling the use, location and availability of items in the collection.
Performs routine maintenance and operating checks on media equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment for school site use.
Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
Processes library books, periodicals, software and related media materials (e.g. logging into master files; bar coding, shelving, producing required reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials.
Responds to inquiries of students, staff, parents (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.