TopekaPublicSchools is hiring: Library Media Specialist - Middle School, 2025-20

Reports To:

Building Principal

Position Purpose:

The library media specialist provides students and staff with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of resources that promote intellectual growth. The media specialist assists in acquiring the skills needed to utilize the library media center resources effectively.

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 skills such as speaking, hearing, visual, reading, writing, word processing, mobility, and 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
• Knows the state standards, the school’s program, the school improvement plan, and student information needs
• Sets goals for the library media program suitable for the setting and students
• Plans the library media program integrated with the overall school program
• Demonstrates use of information literacy and educational technology

The Library Media Center Environment

• Creates a respectful environment with students and staff
• Fosters a culture of investigation and love of literature
• Manages student behavior effectively
• Organizes physical space for efficient use within constraints

Delivery of Service and Instruction

• Collaborates with staff on instructional units and lessons
• Engages students in literature and information literacy skills
• Assists with technology use in the media center
• Teaches ethical and effective strategies for research and information use
• Shows flexibility and responsiveness

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflects on and improves the media program
• Communicates with the community
• Participates in professional communities and development
• Advocates for the media program
• Demonstrates professionalism

Library Media Program Management

• Knows available resources and access methods
• Develops evaluation plans for the program
• Establishes and maintains policies and procedures
• Maintains and extends the collection within budget
• Maintains audiovisual and instructional technologies
• Prepares budgets, records, and reports
• Manages programs and events in the media center
• Performs other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment:

10.5 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated according to the Board policy on certified employee evaluation.

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