Library Media Specialist -.5 Lowman Hill Elem. / .5 McClure Elem 2025-2026 Job at

Overview Position Purpose : The library media specialist provides all students and staff with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of resources that will invite intellectual growth. The media specialist aids students and staff in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of the library media center resources.

Qualifications :

Master’s Degree from an accredited college / university

Current Kansas State Teaching Certificate with Library Media endorsement

Two years teaching experience preferred

ESOL endorsement preferred

Physical / Emotional Requirements : The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day.

Speaking, hearing, visual, reading, writing, word processing, mobility, consistency of temperament, ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time, stamina for working long hours and in stress-producing environments.

Performance Responsibilities :

Planning and Preparation Demonstrates knowledge of literature and current trends in library media practice

Demonstrates knowledge of the state standards, the school’s program, the school improvement plan, and student information needs within that program

Establishes goals for the library media program appropriate to the setting and the students served

Plans the library media program integrated with the overall school program

Demonstrates the use of information literacy and educational technology

The Library Media Center Environment Creates an environment of respect and rapport with students and school staff

Establishes a culture for investigation and love of literature

Manages student behavior

Organizes available physical space to enable efficient use within existing constraints

Delivery of Service and Instruction Collaborates with school staff in the design of instructional units and lessons

Engages students in enjoying literature and in learning information literacy skills

Assists students and school staff in the use of technology in the library media center

Teaches students and school staff ethical and effective strategies for locating and using ideas and information

Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness

Professional Responsibilities Reflects on library media program

Communicates with the larger community

Participates in a professional community

Engages in professional development

Advocates for the school library media program

Shows professionalism

Library Media Program Management Demonstrates knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district, and access to such resources as interlibrary loan

Develops a plan to evaluate the library media program

Establishes and maintains library policies and procedures

Maintains and extends the library collection in accordance with the school’s needs and within budget limitations

Maintains the school audiovisual equipment and instructional technologies collection in accordance with the school’s needs, budget limitations, and duty assignments

Prepares and submits budgets, records and reports

Administers programs and events related to the library media center

Other duties as might be assigned

Terms of Employment 10.5 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of certified employees.

To apply for a position at Topeka Public Schools, please visit www.topekapublicschools.net, select Employment, and then Job Opportunities.

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