<p>UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS</p> <p>Position: Media Specialist</p> <p>Location: Tremont ES</p> <p>Licensure: P-12 Teaching License w/Teaching Field Library/Media Specialist</p> <p>FTE: 1</p> <p>Reports to: Building Principal</p> <p>FLSA Status: Exempt</p> <p>Employment Status: Regular/Full-time</p> <p>Description: Plan and implement library/media center programs, instruct students in library skills and literature appreciation, maintain and extend the collection, coordinate efforts of all who use the library/media center.</p> <p>NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Valid Ohio certification/licensure as a librarian/media specialist </li><li>Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate </li></ul> <p>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ability and willingness to work with and make modifications for special needs students</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to operate and maintain library equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work effectively with others</p> </li><li> <p>Effective, active listening skills</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of general and specialized reference materials</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of library science and applications</p> </li><li> <p>Organizational and problem solving skills</p> </li></ul> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ensure safety of students</p> </li><li> <p>Plan and implement activities to complement classroom teaching and the curriculum</p> </li><li> <p>Develop policies and procedures for the library/media center which correspond with the environment and expectations of the school</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain library/media center statistics and records and provide reports of usage as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Organize facilities to meet the needs of the patrons</p> </li><li> <p>Train, coordinate, and direct the tasks of the media center clerk(s) and/or secretary assigned to the library/media center</p> </li><li> <p>Recruit, organize, and train any volunteers needed to keep the library/media center functioning smoothly</p> </li><li> <p>Select, evaluate, and maintain materials and equipment to meet the needs of the curriculum</p> </li><li> <p>Provide library/media skills instruction and literature appreciation to the students as indicated in the adopted Library Media Curriculum Guide</p> </li><li> <p>Help teachers plan and implement activities where students and teachers need to use the library/media center</p> </li><li> <p>Acquaint the school community with the proper use of the library/media center by providing orientation programs, school newsletters, and/or fliers to help new users</p> </li><li> <p>Provide individual instruction as needed</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and manage the approved library center budget and associated programs</p> </li><li> <p>Promote library/media center materials, programs, and services</p> </li><li> <p>Cooperate with the public library whenever possible</p> </li><li> <p>Encourage community involvement in the library/media program through use of volunteers in daily library/media center activities and/or special events</p> </li><li> <p>Attend meetings and in-services as required</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain overall supervision of system for classifying and cataloging all media in the district's media learning centers</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain proper order of media center collection</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain respect at all times for confidential information</p> </li><li> <p>Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents</p> </li></ul> <p>Other Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner</p> </li><li> <p>Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships</p> </li><li> <p>Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues</p> </li><li> <p>Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students</p> </li><li> <p>Interact with other departments and school personnel when necessary</p> </li><li> <p>Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal</p> </li></ul> <p>Equipment Operated:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Binding machine</p> </li><li> <p>Computer/printer</p> </li><li> <p>Copy machine</p> </li><li> <p>Laminator</p> </li><li> <p>Overhead projector</p> </li><li> <p>Paper cutter</p> </li><li> <p>Scanner</p> </li><li> <p>Television/DVD player</p> </li><li> <p>Various audio, video and computer technology and equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Various office machines</p> </li></ul> <p>Additional Working Conditions:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue</p> </li><li> <p>Occasional interaction among unruly children</p> </li><li> <p>Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building and/or school district</p> </li></ul> <p>Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the district.</p> <p>The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.</p> <p>This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority.</p>