Media Specialist (316111L) (26-27SY)

Plans and implements for teaching and learning; assesses learning and information needs of students and staff; plans and works collaboratively with teachers; instructs students and staff in the effective use of ideas and information; incorporates information literacy into day-to-day instruction; advocates and promotes reading and lifelong learning; assists Digital Integration Facilitator team in the school's use of instructional technology to enhance learning; upgrades professional knowledge and skills; leads in planning and implementing for information access, evaluation and use; works with the principal and school leadership team to provide flexible access to school library media center resources; creates an environment conducive to learning; encourages the widest possible use of print and electronic resources and services within the school library media center, throughout the school, and through remote access; leads teachers, staff, and students in a collaborative process to select and evaluate resources that address curricular needs; keeps accurate inventories of print materials; collaborates with libraries and agencies to share resources; implements collection development and evaluation in collaboration with committees; adheres to copyright and laws; advocates intellectual freedom and ethical behavior; assists in planning for program administration; designs long- and short-range plans to balance teaching, instructional technology, collaboration, collection development, and program management; organizes facilities to maximize access; leads budget processes to ensure equity of access; leads advisory committee decisions; interacts with students, staff, administration, and the public to promote and expand the school library media program; demonstrates professional integrity; prepares and submits accurate reports; carries out assigned duties and performs other responsibilities as assigned; contains physical and cognitive requirements typical of school library roles.