Job Description:
POSITION TITLE:    Library Media Specialist (Librarian 6-12 Grade)
F.L.S.A.:  Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:  Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.  Master’s Degree in library related field.  Teaching experience preferred.  Valid Missouri Library Media Specialist certification.  
REPORTS TO:  Building principals
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Teacher contract days plus additional days as determined by the administration and Board of Education with benefits according to Board policy.
JOB GOAL:  To provide the leadership, instructional resources and services for implementation of a school library media program that serves as an integral part of a student-centered educational process.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Fosters an atmosphere which encourages student and staff library media center usage.  
• Prepares and submits an annual budget for the library media center.
• Maintains accurate records of library media center reports such as: expenditure reports, requisitions / purchase orders, circulation reports, technical work orders, etc.  
• Facilitate student achievement by helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development.
• Informs staff of new professional resources that enhance teaching and learning.  
• Implementa Library Media curriculum and plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students. 
• Collaborates with teachers to integrate information literacy into the curriculum.
• Provides information literacy skills instruction.
• Selects materials to supplement district curriculum and to meet MSIP standards.
• Works with building-district level leadership and director of technology to create and implement short and long-range plans to ensure balance among teaching and instructional technology. 
• Provides staff assistance in designing activities that help students learn to identify, analyze, and synthesize information by using a variety of materials and  formats.  
• Proficient in preparing rigorous, interactive, exciting, and informative lesson plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publisher, student information system database management, and Google technology.  
• Participates in instructional planning by collaborating with classroom teachers to design, implement, and evaluate resource-based teaching units.  
• Assists students and staff in the use and production of supplementary teaching / learning materials.  
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

For complete job description and to apply, visit:  https://www.applitrack.com/wpsd/onlineapp/

Additional assignments/coaching may be available.

West Platte 2024-2025 base compensation is $44,750.  The District provides 100% Board paid health insurance, 50% Board paid dental, 50% Board paid vision, and Board paid life insurance.


Questions pertaining to this position should be directed to Dr. John Kruse, high school principal, krusej@wpsd.net; or Mr. Mitch Giger, middle school principal, gigerm@wpsd.net.

The West Platte School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
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