Willard Middle School Librarian Media Specialist (JobID: 2911)
Position: Middle School Librarian
Qualifications
* Education Level – Bachelors Degree. Masters Degree in Library and Information Science.
* Certification / License – Valid Missouri teaching certificate with certification in school library media specialist.
* Experience – Three years teaching experience with technology background and/or training.
* Additional requirements – Must successfully pass a background check. Computer literate and ability to administer circulation software.
Performance Responsibilities
* Demonstrate leadership in development of the WMS library media program using above average skills in communication, technology, curriculum development, and innovative teaching strategies.
* Involve stakeholders in visioning, budgeting, program planning, and collection development.
* Create and maintain a flexible library media center schedule so students and staff have physical and digital access to a wide range of materials.
* Plan and implement special reading promotion programs for students.
* Support teachers' efforts in identifying quality resources and integrating literacy into the curriculum.
* Design and implement activities that help students learn to identify, analyze, and synthesize information by using a variety of materials and formats.
* Collaborate with teachers and other library media specialists through the process of designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction.
* Provide multi-disciplinary approaches to teaching and learning.
* Collaborate with teachers in the integration of library skills into the K-12 curriculum.
* Cooperatively select appropriate print and non-print material for the students being served.
* Integrate technology as a tool for student and staff learning.
* Identify and utilize quality information technology applications.
* Create documents in a variety of computer applications on multiple platforms.
* Facilitate the use of presentation tools in print, technology, and various media formats.
* Provide building level orientation and training on technology in the library media center.
* Serve as an expert in organizing, synthesising, and communicating information about the library media center program to our school community.
* Communicate with staff members about new materials, technology, research, and other professional materials.
* Design the library media center physical space in response to the needs of those that utilize it.
* Demonstrate leadership in student growth and teacher professional development.
* Maintain library circulation software for collection and required inventory.
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