• Will assist in collaborating with classroom teachers to highlight and reinforce links between and among curricula areas.
• Participate in school-wide technology planning and promote its integration into all instructional programs.

NATURE OF POSITION

1. The Library-Media Specialist is responsible for the operation of the Library-media center, assists with curriculum development, provides the best possible materials available to all students and faculty, assists with the development of a district-wide library-media program to strengthen the library-media skills of students, and directly supervises the library-media aides.
2. The Library-Media Specialist is both a teacher and a library-media specialist with faculty status equal to other teachers in the school system. The head library-media specialist at the high school will hold the added position of department chairperson.
3. The Library-Media Specialist is directly responsible to the building principal.

 TYPICAL DUTIES

1. Maintains discipline and the proper atmosphere within the library-media center.
2. Gives reference service to all students and faculty.
3. Prepares requested bibliographies.
4. Gives instruction to both classes and individual students in the use of the library-media center.
5. Controls all acquisitions for the library-media center.
6. Supervises and helps with circulation procedures.
7. Supervises and helps with cataloging procedures.
8. Supervises and helps with the ordering and distribution of audio-visual software.
9. Supervises and helps with the distribution and repair of audio-visual equipment.
10. Understands and operates existing library technology.
11. Actively participates in building and district technology development.
12. Works with curriculum development through staff recommendations and acquisition of materials.
13. Is responsible for bringing all library-media materials under the control of the library-media center, and making it readily available.
14. Supervises the library-media center aides and student aides.
15. Conducts in-service for personnel regarding development and use of media materials and equipment
16. Encourages library-media development in the district by working closely with other audio-visual and library-media personnel.
17. Takes a complete inventory during the school year.
18. Updates the Collection Development Policy every three years.
19. Keeps the faculty and students informed of new materials and procedures within the library-media center.
20. Exercises leadership in the development of policies regarding selection and use of library materials.
21. The head high school library-media specialist maintains the duties of department chairperson. 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Holds a Montana teaching certificate with library-media endorsement.
2. Works well with students, administrators, and fellow faculty members.
3. Has experience in curriculum planning and supervision.
4. Teaching experience is recommended.