Job Title: District Instructional Media Specialist 226 days
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Dept./School: Library and Media Services Districtwide
Primary Purpose: Oversee the administration of district library/media centers and coordinate the delivery of library/media services to meet the educational needs of all students. Ensure that services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using technology and information to solve problems are provided.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree from accredited college or university
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate - English Language Arts preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of library and information science
Knowledge of digital instructional applications
Knowledge of bidding, purchasing, and contracting procedures
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Ability to develop training and present information to adult learners
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
2 years teaching experience
Experience in library/media center in a public school setting preferred
Experience with digital learning
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Library Programs
- Develop and implement an effective district wide library program that meets identified educational needs and creates a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students following the School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas.
- Develop a library/media center program evaluation process and oversee the continuous evaluation and improvement process. Make changes based on analysis of the findings.
- Direct and oversee collection development and coordinate the selection of library media and equipment in district library media centers to ensure consistency with the instructional program.
- Develop and implement a plan to encourage community and parent involvement.
- Promote a district -wide culture of literacy.
Instruction
- Develop and deliver professional development for personnel in areas related to supporting student learning and improving student achievement through the use of print, online & digital resources.
- Design, develop, and present staff development for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources and innovative teaching practices.
- Ensure that library/media center users receive appropriate assistance to locate and use resources and apply research techniques.
- Collaborate with campus administrators and teaching & learning staff to ensure that campus library/media centers are actively engaged in and contributing to instructional programs of the school.
Personnel Management
- Assign work to campus library/media facilitators and oversee completion.
- Assist campus administrators in hiring and evaluating library/media facilitators. Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of library/media center personnel and make recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Administration
- Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
- Oversee the purchase of materials and equipment for district libraries/media centers through competitive bid. Approve purchase orders and monitor purchase requisitions to determine accuracy.
- Coordinate inventories of library media and equipment.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
- Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct the work of campus library/media facilitators and volunteers.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instruction equipment.
Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; occasional climbing ladders
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)
Environment: Work inside; work alone; frequent district wide travel; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust;
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress |