JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Library Media Specialist (Elementary)

DEPARTMENT

Academics

INCUMBENT NAME

BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION

Waterbury Teachers’ Association CEA-NEA

REPORTS TO:

Receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade

FLSA DESIGNATION

Exempt

PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION

This class is accountable for establishing and coordinating the services of the school library-media center and technology lab appropriate to the educational needs of all students; providing a full spectrum of educational enrichment materials to ensure that student’ in the school will find available instructional and non-instructional materials appropriate to their interests, abilities, and level of maturity; and making sure students and teachers are effective users of information and ideas by providing instruction in the use of technology to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading, viewing and using information and ideas.

PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

General Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience with managing school site collections and the selection/acquisition of materials and equipment.

Previous teaching and/or related school experience.

Special Requirement:

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

B. CREDENTIALS:

C. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) appropriate to the teaching assignment.

School Library Media Specialist – 062 Endorsement.

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator's license.