Library Media Specialist K-8

Certification/License: Library Media Specialist

Job Description: The Mount Vernon City School District is looking to a hire a Library Media Specialist for grades 9-12. The candidate must possess the required certification/license and demonstrate an understanding of informational literacy. Job description details and expectations include:

• Plan, prepare and facilitate learning experiences that actively engage and challenge students.

• Experience with instruction on informational and technology literacy skills, including the research process.

• Engage students in the research process and assist them with selecting sources of information.

• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.

• Familiarity with national and state standards for informational literacy and technology.

• Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject areas as initiated by the school or district.

• Provide for the care and protection of school property and instructional resources.

• Collaborate with other educators to design and implement informational literacy strategies to engage students and enhance instruction.

• Provide leadership and expertise in acquiring and evaluating resources in all formats.

• Handle revenues and expenditures for the library budget.

• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.