Library assistant h1.location_city

DEFINITION

: Under direction of the principal, plans and administers the school's library media program. Plans and provides direct instruction to students and training to staff. Manages library media center materials, facilities, and equipment. Communicates the school library media program to administrators, staff, students, parents, and the community. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plans, implements, and provides a comprehensive program of school library media services. Collaborates with school administrators and staff for the integration of media program resources and media skills with curriculum and instructional programs.
• Creates an environment which encourages all students to utilize information resources and become lifelong readers. Provides leadership for infusion of technologies into the school instructional program.
• Oversees and coordinates the work of clerical and technical staff assigned to the media center.
• Prepares short and long range plans for keeping the resources collection and network technology current.
• Teaches information retrieval skills to students. Prepares students to evaluate the relevancy, authority, and accuracy of sources found on Internet, electronic databases, and in traditional resources.
• Individualizes instruction for special populations such as ESOL, special education, and Gifted and Talented. Instructs students in the use of presentation software, video production, and the development of multimedia productions.
• Plans with school administrators, team leaders and/or resource teachers to provide a comprehensive program for staff development. Coordinates training of school-based staff in the use of electronic resources, multi-media production, telecommunication, and other library media resources.
• Provides access to professional materials for teacher reference and general professional reading, viewing, and listening. Continuously updates personal knowledge about new technologies, learning theories, and instructional strategies to share with staff.
• Evaluates, selects, and maintains a collection of materials from print to the newest information technologies that support the school-wide curriculum and are appropriate to varying levels of student ability and interests.
• Prepares exhibits and displays of new or current materials that support the curriculum. Correlates all new courses of study with resources of the school library media center. Maintains accurate records as required for state, county, and school reports.
• Promotes information access, knowledge and literacy through a variety of activities, visual displays, and communications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Certificate commensurate to the position is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
• Skill in instructing students. Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans. Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
• Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required