Library Media Specialist at Goleta Union School District

About the Employer

GUSD has a stimulating and challenging atmosphere with a capable, articulate and professional staff. Many teachers, classified employees, and administrators have enjoyed long careers with GUSD. The staff has developed a reputation for working with a diverse student population to develop individual student potential by providing high-quality instruction aligned with state standards and supported with 21st century learning skills. Core instruction includes comprehensive traditional academic subjects extended to include character development, digital literacy, art, music, hands-on science, and physical education. All schools offer embedded programs to address specific needs of gifted students and English Learners. Each school maintains a 1.0–1.5 full time positions to support intervention needs for all students. Each student in grades 3-6 has 1:1 access to Chromebooks. In grades K-2 there is one mobile digital device for every two students. All instructional environments include access to high speed wireless connectivity to the internet.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned Principal, provide library services relating to grade level curriculum for class visits; providing story telling activities, demonstrating appropriate library skills for various grade levels, preparing materials for class lessons' maintaining class visit schedule, and coordinating a variety of library related programs. Additionally, the Library Media Specialist (LMS) will manage the acquisition, automated circulation, distribution and recovery of library books, instructional materials and digital equipment and materials; assist students and teachers in the selection and location of library materials; supervise and encourage student use and excitement in participating in various school library activities.This position will provide the leadership, expertise, and advocacy necessary to ensure that elementary library media programs are aligned with the mission, goals and objectives of GUSD.

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