K-12 Library Media

Burlington, OK
United States

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Student Assistants if applicable

JOB OVERVIEW: Take the lead in maintaining a clean, quiet, learning environment for students to use computers, check out books and conduct research.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Prepare books, periodicals, and media for circulation.
• Consult with site principals to determine the goals and objectives of the library program and to establish principles of operation.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, oversee, and provide library services independently in accordance with a variety of programs and assignments at assigned schools, supervised by the school principals.
• Notify teachers of newly-arrived books applicable to classroom topics or themes.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional growth activities. Attend meetings and District in-services as requested.
• Design an accessible, efficient, and inviting facility for student learning.
• Be able to type all orders, bibliography reports, and class materials needed by the Library Media Specialist.
• Assist in inventory of all materials.
• Purchasing and ordering books for appropriate grade levels
• Assist in inventory of all library materials.
• Prepare displays and bulletin boards.
• Be open to learning any new skills that enhance the learning process provided by the Library Media Center.
• Comply with the request of the supervisor that falls with generally accepted clerical responsibilities.
• Manage student behavior effectively.
• Work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
• Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Library science practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Functions, operations, and maintenance of a middle school library.
• Computerized reference materials and use of technology.
• Library reference materials and sources.

• Dewey Decimal system of classification.
• Record keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

WORK ENVIRONMENT: School Library

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires speaking, hearing, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting of no more than 30 pounds.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

SALARY RANGE:

BENEFITS:

The Responsibilities and Physical Requirements listed above represent a summary of the essential functions of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description does not necessarily include all activities that the incumbent may be asked to perform. Additional responsibilities, tasks, and other duties may be assigned as needed. As an equal opportunity employer, Burlington Public Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform their job duties/functions.