Topeka Public Schools Topeka , KS 66604
Posted 2 weeks ago
Reports To: Building Principal
Position Purpose: The library media specialist provides all students and staff with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of resources that will invite intellectual growth. The media specialist aids students and staff in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of the library media center resources.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree from an accredited college/university
Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate with Library Media endorsement
Two years teaching experience preferred
ESOL endorsement preferred
Physical/Emotional Requirements: The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day.
Speaking, hearing, visual, reading, writing, word processing, mobility, consistency of temperament, ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time, stamina for working long hours and in stress producing environments.
Performance Responsibilities:
Planning and Preparation
Demonstrates knowledge of literature and current trends in library media practice
Demonstrates knowledge of the state standards, the school's program, the school improvement plan, and student information needs within that program
Establishes goals for the library media program appropriate to the setting and the students served
Plans the library media program integrated with the overall school program
Demonstrates the use of information literacy and educational technology
The Library Media Center Environment
Creates an environment of respect and rapport with students and school staff
Establishes a culture for investigation and love of literature
Manages student behavior
Organizes available physical space to enable efficient use within existing constraints
Delivery of Service and Instruction
Collaborates with school staff in the design of instructional units and lessons
Engages students in enjoying literature and in learning information literacy skills
Assists students and school staff in the use of technology in the library media center.
Teaches students and school staff ethical and effective strategies for locating and using ideas and information
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
Professional Responsibilities
Reflects on library media program
Communicates with the larger community
Participates in a professional community
Engages in professional development
Advocates for the school library media program
Shows professionalism
Library Media Program Management
Demonstrates knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district, and access to such resources as interlibrary loan
Develops a plan to evaluate the library media program
Establishes and maintains library policies and procedures
Maintains and extends the library collection in accordance with the school's needs and within budget limitations
Maintains the school audiovisual equipment and instructional technologies collection in accordance with the school's needs, budget limitations, and duty assignments
Prepares and submits budgets, records and reports
Administers programs and events related to the library media center
Other duties as might be assigned
Terms of Employment:
10.5 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.
Evaluation:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of certified employees.
Topeka Public Schools