Job Description

Valerie Lynn Dieter Job Description Project

The following is the Chesterfield County Public School Job Description for the Library Media Specialist. I found the description to be very thorough, but there were a few changes I would like to make. General Description:  The library media specialist provides instructional leadership for the teaching of information literacy skills, develops and maintains a media center collection rich in both print and non-print materials, and manages the media center as a flexible, multi-tasked learning environment.  It is essential that the library media specialist collaborate with school faculty and administrators to develop a program that supports the instructional curriculum. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of teaching and learning.  Knowledge of current practices in library media.  Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals for students.  Demonstrated ability to manage print, non-print and electronic collection of curricular support materials and equipment.  Demonstrated ability to prepare and monitor departmental budget.  Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to others.  Ability to collaborate with other instructional personnel.  Ability to communicate instructional goals to others effectively, orally and in writing.  Demonstrated skills in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning. Additions / Deletions that I would make:  The original description states that the media specialist will develop a program to support instructional curriculum. I would add that the LMS will also develop goals, policies and procedures that aid in curriculum instruction.  The LMS will also attend policy meetings, be involved in decision-making, and promote the library program to the administration.  The original states that the LMS should have knowledge of current practices in library media. I would add that the LMS will continue to stay current on these practices and implement them in the library media center.  The LMS should initiate collaboration with other instructional personnel.  The LMS should regularly promote the media center’s impact on student learning.