Library Media Specialist (26-27)

Leadership & Program Administration

Continually assesses and maintains library-based information sources for institutional and individual reporting purposes and related to desired educational goals, objectives and outcomes.

Responsible for the completion of all mandated and requested forms, surveys, and reports from MSDE and Baltimore City Public School. Examples include MSDE Annual Report, City Schools Document of Compliance, City Schools Monthly Report (due quarterly), Collection Development Plan, Visual Analysis, etc.

Schedules the use of the information resource center. Works with parents and community to ensure ongoing communication and instructional support system.

Ensures library is attractive, healthy, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.

Supports or participates in school wide student activities and social events and approved fundraising activities.

Develops and leads in-service training and staff development activities as required or assigned.

Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.

Teacher & Instructional Partner

Works with the staff to implement City Schools Information Literacy Content Standards, Educational Technology Standards and Skills, and Media Literacy.

Collaborates with other professional staff both school and non-school-based to better integrate library/multi-media services to maximize student learning opportunities.

Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.

Participates in professional development activities scheduled specifically for information resource teachers.

Participates in school wide committees as required or assigned.

Ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress on educational goals and outcomes.

Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.

Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within City Schools' curriculum framework.

Demonstrates competence in the subject fields pertinent to the instruction of students.

Demonstrates the use of both traditional and innovative instructional methodologies in working with various sub-groups within the populations of students.

Participates in in-service training, staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.

Technology & Information Partner

Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning, e.g., application programs, access data in a variety of formats.

Supports teachers in their use of technology in order to increase understanding and application of information literacy in all curricula areas.

Coordinates professional development activities directly related to the use of technology.

Models for staff effective instructional and productivity uses of technology.

Team teaches with classroom teachers when appropriate to integrate information literacy with instruction.

May serve on school technology committee to advise school leadership on best practices and procurement of technology.