Certificated Teacher - Library Media Specialist - Secondary

POSITION SUMMARY: The Itinerant Library Media Specialist will be assigned to Evergreen Middle School in the Federal Way School District.  The librarian schedule will be determined at the time the position is offered to a candidate.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive.  Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Instruct students in selecting appropriate books and resources, locating information, and reading for comprehension and meaning.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of library management systems, including patron and collection databases; prepare and maintain records related to circulation, distribution, book orders, new acquisitions, lost or damaged materials, overdue items, purchase orders, and student and staff use of media and audiovisual resources.
• Coordinate and provide training for library assistants, volunteers, and student aides.
• Manage the financial, technological, and physical resources of the library media program.
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers in budgeting, program planning, and the acquisition, circulation, distribution, and recovery of library and media materials, including the processing and preparation of new resources for circulation.
• Serve as a resource to staff, students, and families by providing guidance in library media skills, including the identification, selection, location, and effective use of instructional and recreational materials.
• Maintain library and textbook inventories at assigned sites, including checking materials in and out, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s)
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
 
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
 
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Computer programs such as circulation systems, databases, word processing, etc.
Current trends and practices in education
Instructional theory and its application
Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge
Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting
Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics
Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State standards
School board policies and procedures
 
ABILITY TO:
Effectively supervise and delegate responsibilities to library staff.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software.
Provide instructional leadership
Organize and set priorities
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom.
Apply current trends and practices in education
Teach in a multi-cultural and mainstream setting
Use technology to enhance instruction
Be fair and consistent with all students
Provide guidance and assistance to students
Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatm