Librarian Job at East Baton Rouge Parish School System, Baton Rouge, LA

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  • East Baton Rouge Parish School System
  • Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description

Position Type:CURRICULUM SUPPORT/Library Media Specialist

Date Posted:5/21/2024

Location:Arlington

Closing Date:8/31/2024

Job Title: Librarian/Library Media Specialist

Reports To: Immediate Supervisor

Prepared By: The Office of Human Resources

Board Approved Date

Salary Range:

TE308 to TI312$47,800 to $87,200

Note: New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifent website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.

Verifient Link

Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.

Summary

It is the responsibility of the Librarian/Library Media Specialist to function as a leader in the learning community of the school by collaborating with faculty and staff to prepare students with information and technological literacy skills for lifelong independent learning. The Librarian/Library Media Specialist shall administer the library/media program in conformance with professional library standards and principles as well as local and state policies. This includes but is not limited to supervising students; answering reference questions; serving as a readers' advisor; instructing individuals and classes; serving as a curriculum resource for staff; and cataloging materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Plans and administers a well-rounded school library media program based on local and state policies and standardsManages use of the library administrative and instructional software, hardware, and network to enhance library servicesEstablishes a collection development plan to meet the needs of teachers and a diverse student populationManages resources and hardware required to provide easy access to informationPrepares and administers federal, state, and local budgets as appropriatePrepares required reportsMaintains a functional, attractive, and welcoming environmentManages student behavior to maintain an environment conducive to learningMaximizes the amount of time available in the library media center by establishing flexible access policies and proceduresMaintains appropriate and required records, inventories, and filesTrains, directs, and supervises volunteers, and student assistantsDevelops and implements an on-going program of public relationsPerforms other duties as assigned by the principalServes as a school leader in the evaluation, acquisition, and utilization of traditional and technological resourceWorks with administrators, teachers, parents, community libraries, and others to provide access to varied information sources to meet students' needs.Demonstrates to students, staff, and others strategies for accessing and utilizing information from traditional and technological resourcesPromotes the ethical and legal use of informationMaintains a collection of up-to-date professional materials for staffProvides instruction for students and staff in the effective use of hardware and software necessary to obtain information in any formatProvides instruction for students and staff in the effective use of the media center and its componentsProvides programs and services to encourage lifelong learning through developing students' critical reading, viewing listening, and thinking skillsThe experienced librarian/media specialist plans for professional developmentThe new or beginning librarian/media specialist plans for professional self- developmentMaintains certification and other needed qualificationsTakes and active role in building-level decision makingParticipates in grade-level/subject area curriculum planning and evaluationsServes on professional learning communities, task forces and decision-making committees, when appropriateImplements school improvement planCreates partnerships with parents/caregivers, and colleagues regarding library/media center expectations, student progress, and provides clear and timely information relative to ways they can assist learningEncourages parents/caregivers to become active partners in their children's education and to become involved in school and library/media center activitiesSeeks community involvement in the library/media center program

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Essential Functions/Qualifications/Requirements

Education and Experience:

Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Must hold a valid Teacher Certificate with Library Science endorsement.

Work Environment Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Conduct

The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Technological Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management - ADavis6@ebrschools.org, (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo - DStaten@ebrschools.org, (225) 326-5668.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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