Job Description:
The primary responsibility of this position is to work directly with students. This is a specialized position that requires knowledge of the instructional processes, technology applications, and library services. The LMS will provide leadership and expertise required to ensure that the library media program is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and is an integral component of the school’s instructional program. The LMS is required to hold a valid Library Media Specialist certificate. The school principal(s) serve as the supervisor(s) for the LMS.  The LMS may expect significant levels of support from the Teaching & Learning and Technology departments.
 
Required Qualifications: Missouri Library Media Specialist Certification

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with instruction on information and technology literacy skills, including the research process
• Knowledge and appreciation of a variety of age appropriate literature
• Successfully interact and communicate with students and staff from various cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and with differing skill levels
• Ability to ensure equitable procedures and instruction to support student learning
• Leadership, organizational, and budget management skills
• Experience in evaluating and selecting print and digital resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning styles and cultural influences on learning
• Familiarity with national and state standards for information and technology literacy including Missouri Librarian standards, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), and the International Society for Technology in Education (ITSE) standards

Instructional Process   

• Actively promote reading a variety of print and digital sources through activities such as book clubs, reading programs, reading initiatives and other special events 
• Instruct students and staff in information and digital literacy skills, including reading for understanding, the research process, engaging inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking, and understanding copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property
• Work as an instructional partner by collaborating with teaching staff in preparing, delivering effective lessons and/or curating resources to build information literacy and reading skills to support the Board approved district curriculum
• Develop a school library media center that addresses 21st century skills, including life and career development, learning and innovation, and information, media and technology literacy
• Providing personalized resource recommendations and guidance to students, helping them identify and access relevant materials for their individual learning goals.
• Collaborating with teachers to develop and implement innovative learning experiences that leverage diverse resources and technologies.
• Creating and maintaining a makerspace or innovation lab that provides students with opportunities to explore, create, and innovate using a variety of tools and technologies.
• Creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging and empowers students to take ownership of their learning.
• Serve as an exemplary model teacher-librarian in all content areas.

Management                

• Create and maintain a school library media center that provides a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, readily accessible, and conducive to student learning
• Effectively manages student behavior
• Develop and maintain a print and digital collection appropriate to district standards, curriculum, and teaching and learning within the school community
• Effectively manage and utilize library management software to maintain accurate catalog information
• Directly communicate updates and changes in library matters to staff and students at the building level
• Maintain school library budget and coordinate purchases with the Teaching & Learning department.
• Work in collaboration with the district technology specialist
• Provide assistance with media production activities at the school
• Manage audio-visual equipment and/or coordinate with the Audio Visual coordinator

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