Library Media Specialist

Library Media Specialist
Certified Staff Opening
Junior High School
2026-2027 School Year

Reports to: Building Principal

General Summary: To provide students of Sikeston R-6 Schools educational instruction that will foster and accelerate their intellectual, physical, social, and career development in accordance with district policies and procedures.

Essential Functions
 

1. Demonstrate leadership in building the library media program using above  average skills in communication, curriculum development, and teaching  strategies.
2. Involve administrators and teachers in budgeting, program planning, and  collection development.
3. Provide vision, planning, and leadership in cooperation with administrators to  adhere to collection and resource standards and as set forth by DESE Standards  for Missouri School Library Media Centers.
4. Provide a flexible library media center schedule so students and staff have  unlimited physical and intellectual access to a wide range of materials.
5. Plan special reading promotional programs for students.
6. Support teachers' efforts in integrating information literacy into the curriculum.
7. Provide access to information resources within and outside the school.
8. Design activities that help students learn to identify, analyze, and synthesize  information by using a variety of materials and formats.
9. Collaborate with teachers and other library media specialists through the process  of designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction.
10. Provide multi-disciplinary approaches to teaching and learning. 
11. Collaborate with teachers in planning the integration of library skills into the curriculum. 
12. Cooperatively select appropriate print and non-print material for the level being  served. 
13. Use telecommunications as a communications and resource tool. 
14. Integrate technology as a tool for student and staff learning. 
15. Use information technology applications in resource-based instruction. 
16. Create documents in a variety of computer applications on multiple platforms.
17. Facilitate the use of presentation tools in print, technology, and media. 
18. Provide building level orientation and in-service for specific technology found in  the media center. 
19. Serve as an expert in organizing, synthesizing, and communicating information  about the library media center program to students, staff, and parents. 
20. Communicate with staff members about new materials, technology, research, and other professional opportunities. 
21. Design the library media facility in relationship to program needs.
22. Demonstrate leadership in professional organizations. 
23. Maintain library automation software for collection and required inventory. 
24. Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal. 

Qualifications 

1. Education level – Bachelor's degree
2. Certification or Licensure –Valid Missouri teaching certificate. Certification  for school library media specialist K-12.
3. Other requirements – Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education. Understand and support the  District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Computer literate and willing to administer library circulation software

Evaluated By: Building Principal
Length of Contract: 189 days
Type of Position: Exempt

***Coaching opportunities ***

EOE

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the superintendent.
 

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