GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT C-08 HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION Library Media Specialist Primary Function: As part of a regular teaching assignment, plans and manages the library media center program; maintains instructional materials; and provides a program of services to support and to implement attainment of instructional goals and objectives of the school, district, and community. Directly Responsible to: Principal Immediate Subordinates: May include library technical assistant I & II, media technicians or assistants, student assistants, and instructional or teacher aides. Duties and Responsibilities Directly Related to Pupil Progress: 1. Provides and promotes reading, listening, and viewing guidance to students and faculty. 2. Cooperates and participates in the planning, developing, enriching, and evaluating of a school's curriculum. 3. Plans and implements a program of instruction in the use of the library media center sot hat students can carry on independent study and research. 4. Works with individual students and groups of students to meet their needs, interests, and abilities in utilizing library media resources and services. 5. Initiates and coordinates preparation and production of library media center materials and provides guidance for student and/or faculty projects. 6. Provides students and staff with a variety of services and materials designed to support and to enrich the instructional program. Other Duties and Responsibilities Normally Performed by Certificated Personnel: 1. Evaluates and selects appropriate library media materials and equipment in accordance with the district/school selection policies. 2. Re-evaluates the library media collection on a continuous basis in order to update materials, discard unsuitable or outdated materials, build up deficient areas, and replace worn or lost materials. 3. Organizes and maintains an attractive library media environment conducive to learning. 4. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a suitable learning atmosphere in the library media center. 5. Prepares and submits reports evaluating services and use of the library media center and its materials/equipment. (continued) Library Media Specialist C-08 6. Establishes guidelines for the routines and responsibilities of technicians, aides, student assistants and parent volunteers in the library media center and coordinates their schedules and activities. 7. Supervises and evaluates classified staff and student assistants directly responsible to him/her. 8. Creates bibliographies, curriculum, and programs to encourage full use of services and materials by students and staff. 9. Assists the principal in selecting classified staff directly responsible to him/her. 10. Assists the principal in analyzing and planning budgetary needs in the areas of program and operation and allocates all funds assigned to the library media center. 11. Participates in professional conferences, district in-service, materials evaluation groups, and other professional activities to maintain a high level of performance and growth in the position of Library Media Specialist. Minimum Qualifications: California credential authorizing service as a librarian. Background in educational technology desirable. Bachelors and graduate courses as needed to meet specialized credential requirements. A graduate degree in library media science is desirable. Prior experience as a classroom teacher and/or school librarian. Revised: 08/84 Page 2