LIBRARIAN/MEDIA SPECIALIST
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QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Mississippi teaching certificate with endorsement in the applicable content area(s)

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a field of education or appropriate to certification

Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriateand acceptable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the School BoardREPORTS TO: PrincipalJOB GOALS: To provide students with the library materials and services most appropriate and most meaningful in their growth and development as individuals. To provide support to teachers as they effectively implement the evidence-based instructional curriculum driven by the MS College-and-Career-Readiness Standards in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and achieve their academic potentialJOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties as may be assigned, including but not limited to, the following:

Meets all professional conduct standards as set by MS Educator Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct

Provides reading enrichment activities for students

Develops short and long-range goals for the media center program

Develops and implements procedures for the media center

Maintains the media center to be an attractive, functional, and orderly environment with an atmosphere conducive to learning

Manages the library budget including special funds allocated to the library program

Provides a balanced, up-to-date collection of both print and non-print materials including technology to support the school's instructional program

Classifies, catalogues, processes, and organizes materials for circulation

Establishes circulation procedures for easy access to the media center collection and maintains records on the use of its resources

Accounts for materials through a yearly inventory and removes inappropriate, worn-out, or outdated items

Provides orientation and instruction for students and faculty in the use of the library media center's materials and equipment

Assists students and teachers in locating information and resources for research

Encourages reading by maintaining an awareness of students' reading interests and by providing guidance in the selection of appropriate materials

Works cooperatively with teachers to integrate research, information retrieval skills, and library appreciation into the curriculum

Promotes a positive relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community

Determines instructional needs within the library media program by consulting with teachers and administrators

Publicizes library media programs and services

Distributes written communications to inform teachers of new materials in the media center

Develops and communicates goals, objectives, and budgetary needs for the library media program to administrators

Stays current with new library media trends

Participates in professional organizations and activities relating to library media and technology

Provides access to professional materials/information for the faculty and staff

Collaborates with other faculty and staff, parents, administrators, and district support staff

Participates in professional growth activities monitored through the MS Professional Growth System

Reports on time to duty posts and performs duty responsibilities as assigned by school administration

Follows all board policies and procedures

Maintains regular attendance and is punctual

Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals

Performs any other duties as assigned by school administration