Certification/License: Library Media Specialist

Job Description:  The Mount Vernon City School District is looking to a hire a Library Media Specialist for grades K-8.  The candidate must possess the required certification/license and demonstrate an understanding of informational literacy.  Job description details and expectations include:

• Plan, prepare and facilitate learning experiences that actively engage and challenge students.
• Experience with instruction on informational and technology literacy skills, including the research process.
• Educate students on the research process and help them develop research skills.
• Encourage students to access the school library collection and available resources in different formats and for different educational purposes.
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
• Familiarity with national and state standards for informational literacy and technology.
• Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject areas as initiated by the school or district.
• Provide for the care and protection of school property and instructional resources.
• Collaborate with other educators to design and implement informational literacy strategies to engage students and enhance instruction.
• Provide leadership and expertise in acquiring and evaluating resources in all formats.
• Handle revenues and expenditures for the library budget.
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.