Library/Media Specialist

Job Title: Library/Media Specialist Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal/Librarian Date Revised:

Dept./School: Jasper High School

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for day-to-day on-site operation of campus library, support of copy room services and basic instructional technology. May work under minimal supervision or oversight by a campus administrator and/or librarian.

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to use library and media center resources to conduct research

Ability to follow district cataloging system

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Excellent, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

5 year(s) experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Library Program Support

Implement school library program and create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of student.

Help library patrons use library/media center resources including computers and other equipment.

Make recommendations for acquisitions of materials and equipment as needed. Instructional Support

Provide individual and group instruction for students and other library users and help them locate resources and use research techniques.

Reinforce reading instruction as directed by teachers. May read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud.

Schedule and prepare materials and reserve collection for classroom instructional use. Accounting and Inventory

Maintain library catalog. Process, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory of library/media center resources. Request and schedule use of materials from outside sources.

Perform routine maintenance and repair books, magazines, materials, and equipment. Arrange for repair at outside facilities (e.g., bindery) as directed. Clerical Support

Prepare bibliographies, forms, purchase orders, requisitions, and routine correspondence according to standard procedures.

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Assist with copy room operations, including operating copy equipment, fulfilling staff copy requests, maintaining supplies, and ensuring proper use of equipment.

Provide basic troubleshooting for campus technology and serve as backup support for technology needs; escalate issues to appropriate personnel as needed.

Instructional Support

Assist students and staff with basic technology use, including Chromebooks and other campus devices; support digital resources and online research tools. Student Management

Monitor students and maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere. Other

Assign work to parent volunteers and student aides and oversee completion.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Perform all duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to parent volunteers and student aides.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under str