Job Title: Library Media Specialist Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale Dept./School: Glenhope Elementary Date Revised: 4/2024 Primary Purpose: Supervise and manage the school library/media, makerspace, and STEM center and provide reading support to develop students’ academic skills using District approved curriculum. Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum advisor to ensure that library/media, makerspace, and STEM center is involved in instructional programs of the school. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master's degree from an accredited college/university preferred at time of hire and required within specified time frame Valid Texas teacher, librarian or Technology Applications certificate or endorsement preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties: Serves as an information resource for users of library/media center materials Provides professional learning opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of district technology resources Promotes, understands, communicates and prepares students and staff to be good digital citizens Supports the campus reading program and literacy initiatives Assists students, staff, parents, and community in identifying, locating, and interpreting information obtained from various sources Provides students and staff with technical support Assists with student device deployment Assists with management and inventory of instructional material Promotes, models, and provides leadership in the selection, coordination, evaluation, and use of technology in curriculum and instruction Remains current regarding established laws, policies, rules, and regulations Withdraws obsolete materials and equipment in accordance with district policies and procedures Provides professional learning that integrates media, technology, and activities to enhance the curriculum Provides leadership in the utilization of technology Attends professional learning sessions and actively participates on campus/district level committees Manages and promotes makerspace Informs and trains teachers of new resources and equipment and facilitates their use. Prepares budget requests, administers library budgets, and maintains appropriate records. Demonstrates awareness of school/community needs and initiates activities to meet those identified needs through communication, involvement, and personal conduct. Special Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated instructional leadership skills Knowledge and implementation of district policies regarding instructional resources, library books, and library digital resources Knowledge of library databases Ability to develop and deliver training to adults and students Ability to instruct and manage student behavior Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to disaggregate data Knowledge of instructional technology Knowledge of curriculum and instruction Knowledge of instructional strategies and materials Knowledge of makerspace best practices for teaching and learning Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions. Experience: Three years experience as a classroom teacher Reading Academy completion preferred (elementary only)