Digital & Print Resource Specialist (Librarian)

Digital & Print Resource Specialist (Librarian)  

JOB GOAL:
To ensure that teachers are prepared to use instructional technology with students, and that 21st Century Skills will be embedded in the curriculum across all content areas to ensure that each student will think critically, communicate effectively, and understand cultural heritage and
diversity.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Library/Media Specialist certification.
2. Bachelor's Degree required in an appropriate major, Master's preferred but not required.
3. Strong motivational, communicative, and organizational skills.
4. Ability to work effectively with students and adults.
5. Knowledge of ISTE National Technology Standards and PA’s Standards Aligned System as it
applies to technology literacy and information sciences.
6. Demonstrated proficiency using technology for managerial tasks and classroom functions.
7. Knowledge and ability to embed instructional technology into curriculum and classroom
instruction.
8. Willingness to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, and the school community to
embed 21st Century Skills across the curriculum.
9. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
10. Ability to effectively facilitate high-quality training and provide coaching support for peers.
11. Commitment to maintain confidentiality.
12. Commitment to work additional summer days for teacher training or managerial needs.
13. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.

REPORTS TO: Coordinator for Music, Art, Humanities and 21st Century Skills

SUPERVISES: Library Assistants

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Supervise the operation of the assigned media centers.
2. Evaluate, select and requisition new media center and technological materials.
3. Work with administrators to plan, schedule, and facilitate training in the use of instructional technology in the classrooms.
4. Manage a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and overseeing the training on the use of the system.
5. Manage and maintain textbook inventory for the schools using the district’s electronic
management system.
6. Model the instructional use of 21st Century Skills and provide coaching support for teachers.
7. Collaborate with teachers and students to use technology and 21st Century Skills as a means to enhance, elaborate and integrate learning and information literacy.
8. Arrange for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
9. Work with teachers in planning for interdisciplinary connections and embedding 21st Century Skills across content areas.
10. Participate and contribute to curriculum development to embed 21st Century Skills across content areas.
11. Participate in review of technology tools and software prior to purchase.
12. Demonstrate and maintain current knowledge of technology, library science and 21st Century Skills.
13. Collect and report data on the usage of library materials including technological resources.
14. Supervise media center assistants in the performance of their duties.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Inform teachers and staff members concerning new materials and technology acquired by the media center.
2. Arrange for frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the media center’s patrons.
3. Oversee the removal of obsolete and worn materials from the collections.
4. Facilitate use of technology throughout the school via instruction and troubleshooting.
5. Inventory and maintain technology hardware as a routine function.
6. Participate in the central ordering process as requested.
7. Serve on district committees as needed.
8. Support schools with academic testing.
9. Carry out other duties as assigned.
10. Supervise the clerical routine necessary for the smooth operation of the media center.
 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Board’s request
EVALUATION: In accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy in Evaluation of 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Physical Demands:
Sitting for limited periods of time
100% physically active, standing and walking for periods of time
Occasional kneeling, bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and
squatting
Able to handle stress
Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Sensory:
Able to interact effectively with school environment
Normal/corrected vision
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
Normal/corrected hearing
Temperament:
Ability to work equally well independently as well as a member of a team
Ability to work independently in maintaining effective work patterns
Must have a positive attitude, cooperative spirit and sensitivity relating to students,
staff, parents and community
Ability to respond promptly and calmly in emergency situations
Ability to respond/interact diplomatically in aggressive or threatening situations
Mental Demands:
Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications
Ability to work under limited supervision
Frequently fast-paced, high-pressure situation
Environment:
Work space with ability to travel to multiple schools and spend time in a normal
building environment