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 * Title: School Library Media Specialist**

Education: Masters Degree Certification: Certification in School Library Science Experience: Two or more years as a teacher or school librarian
 * Qualifications**


 * 1. Instructional:** knowledge of and experience with best practices in teaching and learning theories, developmental learning, curriculum development, learning needs of special populations, research and theories as applied to educational and library related practices, and evaluation. Comfortable planning and instructing according to a co-teaching model.


 * 2. School Library Media:** knowledge of and experience with media center organization, administration, and management; print, non-print, and technology collection development; copyright law; information technology, systems management and information policy; censorship vs. selection policy (patron’s rights); network development and management; print and non-print instructional and recreational materials for grades k-8; current research and trends, budgeting and acquisition/deselection of materials; supervision of LMC staff and volunteers.


 * 3. Interpersonal/ Leadership:** Comfortable with leading LMC related staff development; promoting the LMC’s mission; acting as an instructional and professional leader, acting as an LMC liason for grant writing/ policy writing/ school decision making.


 * Objective:** Plans, develops, and administers the library media program to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Wissahickon Charter School’s library media center (LMC), including standards set forth by the PA Department of Education, WCS, and the American Association of School Libraries (AASL). To provide professional library service to the school community in full utilization of services, materials and resources.


 * Major Responsibilities and Duties:**

A. Administration, Planning, and Evaluation of Library Services and Space 1. Plans, implements and evaluates the LMC’s programs, policies, and services that support the school’s mission and instructional objectives. 2. Prepares and administers the LMC budget. 3. Prepares for the yearly opening and closing of the LMC so that services are available in a timely manner. 4. Recommends for selection, trains, and supervises other LMC staff. 5. Maintains the LMC so it is attractive and efficient to use. 6. Collects data and writes reports relating to the LMC as necessary. 7. Designs a schedule that ensures timely access to LMC resources and instruction for all students and staff, as well as time for library management activities. 8. Plan, direct, and evaluate the activities of library aides, student assistants, and volunteers as appropriate. 9. Advises the content of the library portion of the WCS website, and maintains a WCS library wikispace with pertinent information for the school community.

B. Instruction and Curriculum 1. Plans and implements information skills curriculum according to the standards of the Wissahickon Charter School LMC, including standards set forth by the PA Department of Education, WCS, and the American Association of School Libraries (AASL). 2. Collaborates and co-teaches with classroom teachers in implementing integrated instructional activities and applying current instructional strategies. 3. Prepares bibliographies and lists of resources as requested, as well as reserve collections for special units of study. 4. Serves as an information specialist to assist teachers and students in selection and use of instructional and recreational reading materials. 5. Coordinates interlibrary loan services and state databases, including ACCESS PA and POWER Library. 6. Conducts staff orientation to the LMC’s services and programs as well as on-going professional development on library related issues. 7. Assists the IT Specialist in providing technology related professional development to staff. 8. Maintains professional materials collection. 9. Coordinates a variety of services, including class visits, individual and small group instruction/ material selection. 10. Coordinates a variety of LMC services, examples of which may include library related electives, book clubs, read-ins, promotional events, etc. 11. Follows guidelines set forth by WCS and the Responsive Classroom curriculum when dealing with students. 12. Provides reference assistance and instructions to students and staff.

C. Selection and Acquisition of Resources 1. Updates, follows, and publicizes the LMC’s selection and deselection policies. 2. Reviews professional journals, bibliographies, selection aides, publishers’ catalogs and brochures to aid in selection. 3. Confers with sales representatives as appropriate. 4. Provides a variety of print and media/technology resources, including (but not limited to) books, periodicals, audio books, Playaways, videos, reference titles, and databases. 5. Advises on purchasing of technology related resources, including databases and equipment. 6. Notifies faculty and students of new materials, services, and equipment. 7. Inventories and evaluates materials and equipment on an on-going basis.

D. Organization and Maintenance of Resources 1. Classifies, catalogs, and organizes the LMC’s materials for maximum accessibility and availability. 2. Maintains an inventory of the LMC’s materials and equipment. 3. Maintains a system for circulating and retrieving the LMC’s resources.

E. Professional Growth and Leadership 1. Participates in professional development activities and organizations relating to education, librarianship, and information technologies. 2. Continues to acquire knowledge through in-service education and academic courses. 3. Promotes the WCS library through in-service education as well as to outside organizations by being a professional leader both in school and to the larger community. 4. Coordinates public relations highlighting the LMC’s programs and services. 5. Serves on (or as a liason to) task forces and/or committees related to library and information technology services, including the curriculum committee.

F. Budget and Fundraising 1. Coordinates Book Fairs and allocates profit expenditures from the fair. 2. Serves as a liason on grants and funding opportunities related to the library. 3. Prepares requests for funds related to the LMC from school level resources. 4. Secures quotes on library related purchases of supplies/ furniture/ technology and communicates them to the administrative team. 5. Maintains an accurate record of monetary expenditures and acquisitions.

Send resume to: Paul Skilton-Sylvester learn@wissahickoncharter.org