Library Media Specialist - South (Part-Time)

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Librarian - Media Specialist
Date Posted:
3/5/2024
Location:
Glenbard South
Date Available:
08/12/2024
Closing Date:
03/19/2024
District:
Glenbard Township High School District 87
Position
Library/Media Specialist part-time (0.2 FTE)
Building
Glenbard South
Term
10-month
Position Type
Licensed Staff
License Required
Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County)
Endorsement for H.S. in the subject identified
Start Date
2024-2025
Position Summary

• Licensed School Library Media Teacher/Specialist at Glenbard South

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Library Information Specialist (Endorsement-18 credit hours) or Master of Science in Library and Information Science and passed Library Information Specialist (175/220) Test
• Prior experience in Library Media; Technology Specialist preferred
• Knowledge of best practices as it relates to supporting (all) students' needs

Reports To

• Direct report to the Principal (or designee) in assigned high school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist staff and students with locating reference and reading materials in print and online.
• Assist in the selection and purchase of print and non-print materials held by the library. Catalog books and other materials for auditing purposes.
• Collect, organize, and issue library resources to students and staff.
• Oversee the maintenance of the library website, as appropriate. Ensure links to research databases are functioning properly.
• Assign classroom access to instructional time in the library. Assist class during time designated, as needed.
• Ensure the library meets the needs of all its user groups.
• Establishes effective methods of room control in which students develop respect for the library, school, staff, and each other.
• Maintain the highest level of ethical and professional demeanor with students and staff consistent with the Sexual Harassment, Equal Educational Opportunity, Ethics, Use of Electronic Media, and other appropriate policies of the District.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with immediate supervisors, students, peers, and other school related reference groups.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Provides appropriate supervision and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Does not administer corporal punishment or touch students.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent 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 sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To
Jessica Santee, Principal
Glenbard South High School
23W200 Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Tel. 630-469-6500
www.glenbardsouthhs.org
Job ID for Posting: 9225
Closing Date: 3/19/2024 or until filled
Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.
Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.