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Riverheads High School - Librarian/Media Specialist
Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
2023-2024 Salary Scales
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
QUALIFICATIONS
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
Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned.
Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year accredited College or university
Considered Highly Qualified, possess an active Virginia Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in the area(s) for which they are teaching.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Demonstrates command of Standard English, both spoken and written
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, parents, students, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
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 stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.
Riverheads High School - Librarian/Media Specialist
Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
2023-2024 Salary Scales
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1890/ACPS/3030737/2023-2024_ACPS_Salary_Scales.pdf
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
- Plans, develops, implements and evaluates the services of the school library program in line with the goals and objectives of the school program.
- Determines goals and objectives and identifies priorities for the print and non-print services of the school library.
- Plans for the expenditure of funds allotted to the school library program through the selection, purchasing, and circulation of library/school instructional materials.
- Provides in-service education for teachers in the use of the school library and its resources and in the selection and utilization of media and makes staff aware of materials and services available.
- Has responsibility for the formulation of policy related to the school library.
- Prepares a biennial inventory of print materials and AV equipment (a minimum of every other year).
- Submits Annual Library Report (Appendix L) at the end of each school year to the Curriculum Supervisor for School Librarians.
- Participates in instructional planning.
- Attends team and department meetings to keep abreast of current curriculum.
- Maintains a learning atmosphere in the school library that encourages students and teachers to use the center and its resources.
- Maintains a current evaluation of the school library program.
- Advocates for literacy to the community.
- Provides instruction in the use of the library and its resources to all students.
- Performs additional professional duties as assigned by the school principal.
QUALIFICATIONS
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
Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned.
Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year accredited College or university
Considered Highly Qualified, possess an active Virginia Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in the area(s) for which they are teaching.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Demonstrates command of Standard English, both spoken and written
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, parents, students, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
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 stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.
