Future Library Media Specialist - Secondary 2023-2024

DEPARTMENT:                Owasso Secondary Schools

REPORTS TO:                 Principal

FLSA STATUS:                Exempt

CONTRACT STATUS:     Full-time / 180-days

SALARY SCHEDULE:     Certified

APPROVED BY:              

APPROVED DATE:          

SUMMARY:   Library Media Specialists are trained professionals who work each day to encourage students to become lifelong readers, and teach how to retrieve and use information, complete research projects, and become critical thinkers. They are responsible for maintaining and organizing books, magazines and other resources. Library Media Specialists process materials to put them into circulation, as well as assist patrons with library materials, audio/visual or computer equipment if necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

1. Makes resources available to students and teachers through a systematically developed collection within the school and through access to resources outside the school.

2. Provides access to the library media center collection through the management of an accurate and efficient organization and retrieval system.

3. Assists students in traditional and electronic methods of locating, evaluating, and accessing information in all available formats housed in the media center.

4. Provides access to the library media center throughout the school day, scheduling class visits flexibly to encourage use at the point of need; organizes and manages the library media facility in a manner that encourages access.

5. Develops and implements policies and procedures which insure that access to information is not impeded; interprets laws and district policies regarding information.

6. Informs teachers, students, parents, and administrators of new materials, equipment and services that meet their information needs.

7. Manages selection and ordering of materials through a process which involves teachers, administrators, students, and parents.

8. Researches and implements educational initiatives: gathers and maintains materials, collaborates with classroom teachers and administrators (Makerspace, STEM, etc.)

9. Administers budgets of library media resources.

10. Communicates library media program needs to the administration.

11. Assists with chromebook distribution and management items in grades K-8.

12. Assists with special projects.

13. All other duties as assigned by the administrator.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Students

QUALIFICATION:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

2. Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or related field

3. Valid Oklahoma Library Media Specialist Certificate

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:  Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability; strong knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and laws applicable to education and special education.  Ability to follow all district policies and procedures.  Ability to work independently, displaying initiative and enthusiasm for the tasks being done.  Demonstrating strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, team members, and administrators.  Ability to work without supervision, and work as a team player.  Ability to document records accurately.  Ability to manage confidential information in a manner that respects students, families, and employees.  Ability to listen effectively.  

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English language including common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to such tasks as balancing the Library Media Center budget or Book Fair

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee is frequently required to sit at a desk or in meetings, use keyboarding skills, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may be required to climb up ladders and reach overhead. The employee will also be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee may have potential exposure to human body fluids and physical aggression from students that may be related to his or her disability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The work environment will vary from a quiet library setting to a loud, student-involved  work area.