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

• 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.
• 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.
• Manage the financial, technological, and physical resources of the library media program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• Knowledge of computer programs such as circulation systems, databases, word processing, etc.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in education.
• Instructional theory and its application.
• Techiques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge.
• Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting.
• Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State standards.
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.
• Condition Of Employment: Criminal background clearance.
• 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

• 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 treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit, stand, and walk.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Adjust focus.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor conditions.
• Near video display.
• Moderate noise level.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is a school year position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position reports to and will be evaluated by the building administrator, or designee.

REPRESENTATION

Federal Way Education Association (FWEA)

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Salary Schedule.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness leave
• Life insurance
• Retail
• Professional development dollars.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Update 05/2016

DISCLAIMER

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.