This position is a leave replacement as it is only for the 2021-2022 school year.

FTE - 1.0

CLASS SPECIFICATION

 I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

A.: Job Title:                                             B. Classification Level:
 Teacher / Library Media Specialist - Secondary   Teacher Salary Schedule

C. Reports to:   
 Building Administrator   

 II. SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Under the general direction of the building administrator, this position is responsible for all library collections and information resources. This position supports student learning, staff instruction and curriculum implementation using library resources.

III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Organizes the library facility to provide for maximum accessibility for student-centered learning. Provides students regular opportunities for learning experiences using a variety of material, from structured group projects to independent research, connected to district curriculum.
2. Teaches students a process for information literacy which consists of selecting, retrieving, analyzing, evaluating, organizing, documenting, and using information from various formats to support implementation of district curriculum.
3. Uses technology as a resource tool together with print and non-print materials.
4. Implements the District curriculum by collaborating with staff in the design, implementation, and assessment of instruction.
5. Works with teachers and teacher groups to provide opportunities to integrate information literacy and literature with the classroom curriculum and to develop long and short-range curriculum goals. Suggests a variety of ways to use library resources. Collaborates with teachers to improve student achievement. Evaluates student performance and progress in team-teaching projects.
6. Introduces students and staff to authors and literature appropriate to reading and grade level and promotes reading in content areas. Teaches strategies for selecting reading material.
7. Participates in appropriate building committees to promote learning opportunities and the importance of information literacy to student learning across the curriculum.
8. Develops, in collaboration with teachers and others, collection development processes that reflect the curriculum and the developmental, cultural and learning needs of all students. Uses student learning data and professional review sources to inform purchases.
9. Manages an efficient circulation system for materials and equipment. Enforces policy for retrieving overdue materials from users. Develops a specific multi-year collection development plan. Investigates and collects materials from own school and District inter-library system. Informs staff and students on new materials and equipment.
10. Maintains the library collection by keeping it orderly, current, and in good repair. Arranges for computer and audiovisual distribution and repair. Implements procedures for ongoing inventory of resources. Researches and advises building administrator on equipment purchases and repairs. Generates orders for acquisition of materials.
11. Administers the library budget allotment and may investigate alternative funding sources.
12. Administers the book competitions (i.e., Young Readers Choice, Sasquatch Reading Award, and the Evergreen Young Adult Book Award). Coordinates book fairs, author visits, book talks and displays.
13. Communicates with the local public librarians about summer reading programs and projects students are working on in order for students to access resources during the summer.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 A. Education and Experience
1.  Bachelor’s degree with an endorsement in library / media specialist.
2.  Three (3) years of classroom teaching / librarian experience at a level appropriate to the assignment.

3.  Experience using computers in the classroom and for data management.

 B. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1.  Advanced knowledge of current classroom teaching techniques.
2.  Knowledge of current District curriculum, methods and materials and the State’s Essential Learning’s, Grade Level Expectations and Frameworks.
3.  Ability and willingness to learn and implement district and building initiatives.
4.  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
5.  Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse environment with teachers, administrators, support employees, parents, students and outside agencies.
6.  Ability to provide effective professional development to adult learners.
7.  Ability to incorporate literacy instruction into other areas of instruction.
8.  Knowledge of and ability to use computers in the classroom and for data management.

C.  Desirable Qualifications (all may not apply)
1.  Evidence of professional growth by attendance at workshops, special classes and formal schooling related to the field.
2.  Experience in literacy instruction and curriculum implementation.

D.  Certification and Licenses
1. Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s).
2. Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license, use of personal vehicle and proof of insurance.
3. Completion of Criminal History, Declaration form and fingerprinting.

V.  WORKING CONDITIONS
 Work is performed in a regular school building. May involve negotiating steps, ramps, uneven surfaces, and going outdoors in all types of weather to reach some classrooms or other buildings. Tolerance of occasional loud noises; standard use of arms, hands and fingers; and ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time are required. Prolonged exposure to video terminal display, as well as exposure to normal office equipment and their chemicals, such as copier, fax machine, telephone, TV monitor, etc.  Requires sitting, turning, lifting objects using proper lifting techniques weighing 50 lbs.

FLSA:  Exempt             AFFILIATION: CPEA

JOB CLASS: Teacher      YEAR:  183

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Kevin Ikeda, Assistant Superintendent: (253) 583-5165, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Brian Laubach, Deputy Superintendent: (253) 583-5050, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Lori McStay, Executive Director for Human Resources: (253) 583-5087