Bachelor’s degree in education and/or related field
Valid educational license
Appropriate endorsement and training
Experience with instructional technology and/or digital media preferred
SUPERVISES: N/A
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: To provide students with the library materials and services most appropriate and most meaningful in their growth and development as individuals. To provide teachers with materials and services needed to enrich the classroom curricula.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities
Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:
Provides reading enrichment for students
Develops short and long-range goals for the media center program
Develops and implements policies and procedures for the media center
Maintains the media center to be an attractive, functional orderly environment with an atmosphere conducive to learning
Works with the technology coordinator to implement the technology plan for the school
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Accounts for materials through a yearly inventory and discards/weeds inappropriate, worn-out, or outdated items
Assists in the selection, training, supervision and evaluation of clerks, student assistants, and adult volunteers
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
Provides professional development in the use of information and technology for faculty and staff
Attends library conferences/workshops and continuing education courses to keep abreast of 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
Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
Supports the Hancock County School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
Performs other duties assigned by supervisor
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees.
EVALUATION: Annually
This employee shall be subject to all applicable policies, resolutions, and regulations of the Hancock County School District (HCSD) and laws of the state of Mississippi. HCSD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, or handicap.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education
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