Library Media Specialist

Norfolk Public Schools • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

The position involves teaching and managing a library media center within a school environment. The role focuses on fostering students' competencies in reading, listening, thinking, and viewing, while also creating a conducive learning environment. The individual will be responsible for maintaining the library's resources, assisting faculty and students, and implementing effective library policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Possession of Virginia teacher licensure with library media endorsement.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, bending, standing, stooping, and lifting in the library media center and classrooms.
• Tuberculin skin test certifying the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis.
• Knowledge of classical and current children's and/or young adult literature.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching principles and methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree or higher in a related field for advanced degree stipend eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and guide students in the development of reading, listening, thinking, and viewing competencies.
• Create and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, administration, and the general public to promote the school library media program.
• Provide direct assistance to faculty and students in the teaching/learning process.
• Implement policies and procedures for effective acquisition, cataloging, accessing, and maintaining equipment and resources.
• Build and maintain a resource collection that supports educational objectives and goals.
• Deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports to interact effectively with pupils, teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Help faculty and students design and produce resources for the teaching/learning process.
• Use electronic information sources and computers for library management and communication.

Benefits

• Advanced degree stipend: $3,500/year for Master's Degree, $5,400/year for Master's Degree + 30 Hours, $7,800/year for Doctoral Degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree