Library Media Specialist

Certified

• Position

• Instructional Specialist

Job Number 3700246381

Start Date

Open Date 06/17/2024

Closing Date 06/30/2024

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The position is responsible for serving in four interrelated roles within the school: Leader, Teacher and Instructional Partner, Program Manager, and Information Specialist. In fulfilling these roles, the Library Media Specialist (LMS) is responsible for working collaboratively with school administration and staff to develop a library program that supports the curriculum; provides instructional leadership for the teaching of literacy skills; develops and maintains a media center collection rich in both print and non‐print materials; and manages the media center as a flexible, multi‐task learning environment.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

Leader

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to establish evidence‐based, measurable goals driven by the school improvement plan, and to assist with evaluating the effectiveness and quality of the school library program.

• Ensure the effective integration of the American Association of School Librarians' learning standards and the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Essential Information Literacy Skills through the use of coaching and cooperative teaching methods.

• Serve as an advocate for the school's library programs and services by utilizing a variety of communication and technology tools.

• Participate in professional growth activities that result in enhanced knowledge of best practices in school library programs.

• Collaborate with staff from the Department of Teaching and Learning to select, implement, and adapt information literacy skills in support of curriculum across all content areas.

Instructor and Instructional Partner

• Lead by modeling and teaching the skills necessary to access, evaluate, and use resources effectively and responsibly.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to develop assignments that are instructionally sound and include key critical thinking, literacy and social skills, and instructional technology.

• Create partnerships by attending grade level/department meetings, reviewing pacing charts, serving on the school's leadership team, and participating in other committees such as technology and curriculum committees.

• Provide active learning experiences and opportunities to meet the diverse needs of students.

• Assess student learning before, during and after lessons; alter instruction to meet group/individual needs.

• Promote reading in traditional and innovative ways such as social media, digital media and print.

• Develop initiatives to encourage and engage learners in reading, writing, and listening for understanding and enjoyment.

• Collect and analyze data to improve instruction and to demonstrate correlations between the school library programs and student achievement.

Program Manager

• Create and maintain an inviting, safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that fosters intellectual inquiry.

• Collaborate with teaching staff to create an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning, and ensures resource‐based instructional practices.

• Ensure flexible and equitable access to resources that support the student's academic and personal learning needs.

• Develop and maintain an up‐to‐date, culturally diverse collection of print and non‐print resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, the teaching styles, the instructional strategies used, and reflect students' interests.

• Use available statistics to make data‐driven financial and program development decisions regarding the library collection and program.

• Manage the duties of the library assistant and volunteers in the media center.

Information Specialist

• Provide leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and technologies in all formats.

• Ensure equitable and ethical use of information.

• Teach students to follow an inquiry process as they ask questions, evaluate and collect information from multiple sources to construct understanding by thinking critically.

• Encourage the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning.

• Provide 24/7 access to digital information resources for the entire learning community.

• Assume a leadership role in modeling and teaching the skills necessary to access, evaluate, and use resources effectively and responsibly for students, staff and administration.

• Work with staff, administration and other specialists to ensure that information literacy skills are embedded systematically throughout the school and the library instructional program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of teaching and learning and of current practices in library media. Must possess the ability to develop instructional goals for students; to manage print, non‐print and electronic collection of curricular support materials and equipment; to prepare and monitor departmental budget; to provide work direction to others; to collaborate with other instructional personnel; to communicate instructional goals to others effectively, orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree, eligibility for Virginia Collegiate Professional Licensure with endorsement in Library Media NK‐12.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional stooping and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver's license Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

HOW TO APPLY

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Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/13764e06-8886-48ac-9d78-b1105bbb128a

Salary Range: From/To

Entry-level salary: $53,005

Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/personal reasons leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Instructional Experience-Based Step Pay Scale (Standard Teaching)

FTE 1.000

Start Date 2024-2025 School Yr

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133,2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.

Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.