Library Media

Portsmouth Public Schools•Portsmouth, VA

19h

About The Position

Performs difficult professional work instructing students in library skills, operating a school library and serving as a resource for instructional personnel and students; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Principal.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of professional library principals, materials and practices, thorough knowledge of prescribed school system policies and procedures
Ability to evaluate library programs and services and to develop improved methods
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Eligible for or in possession of a Virginia Teaching license with endorsement in Library Media K-12

Responsibilities

Planning, overseeing, supervising and operating the library
Providing instruction in library skills
Serving as library and media resource person
Develops and maintains a school library collection with up-to-date digital and print materials
Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials
Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system of cataloging library materials
Incorporates skills utilizing the AASL standards framework for Learners Teaches essential library and reference skills
Counsels with and provides guidance to students with special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests
Publicizes the services of the library
Promotes appropriate conduct of students utilizing the library by establishing and enforcing rules
Performs general library duties relating to cataloging, reference, shelving, inventory and circulation
Prepares and administers the library budget
Performs related tasks as required