Pikeville High School Media Specialist
Young World Physical Education, Pikeville, KY, United States
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Title
Library / Media Specialist
Job Goal
To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources.
Responsibilities
Operates and supervises the library to which assigned.
Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials.
Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials.
Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires.
Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
Arranges for inter‑library loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.
Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.
Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of library materials in relation to planned assignments.
Present and discuss materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
Participates in curriculum meetings. Responsible for implementing library skills curriculum.
Counsel with and give guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.
Arranges frequently‑changing book‑related displays and exhibits likely to interest library patrons.
Requisitions materials within the limits of the library budget.
Supervises library aides in the performance of their duties.
Participates actively in the library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state, and national level.
Manages the disposal of obsolete and worn materials from the collections.
Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library.
Collaborates with classroom teachers to assist in addressing assessed core content areas.
Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or superintendent.
Education and Experience
Certificate endorsed for school librarian for appropriate position.
Master's Degree in Library Science or equivalent.
Library experience preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Principal.
Terms of Employment
Salary commensurate with the Pikeville Independent Schools Certified Salary Schedule.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Pikeville Independent Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job Title
Library / Media Specialist
Job Goal
To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources.
Responsibilities
Operates and supervises the library to which assigned.
Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials.
Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials.
Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires.
Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
Arranges for inter‑library loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.
Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.
Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of library materials in relation to planned assignments.
Present and discuss materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
Participates in curriculum meetings. Responsible for implementing library skills curriculum.
Counsel with and give guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.
Arranges frequently‑changing book‑related displays and exhibits likely to interest library patrons.
Requisitions materials within the limits of the library budget.
Supervises library aides in the performance of their duties.
Participates actively in the library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state, and national level.
Manages the disposal of obsolete and worn materials from the collections.
Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library.
Collaborates with classroom teachers to assist in addressing assessed core content areas.
Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or superintendent.
Education and Experience
Certificate endorsed for school librarian for appropriate position.
Master's Degree in Library Science or equivalent.
Library experience preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Satisfactory completion of State mandated health examination.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Principal.
Terms of Employment
Salary commensurate with the Pikeville Independent Schools Certified Salary Schedule.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Pikeville Independent Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
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