Library Media Specialist - 2024 - 2025 School Year - Harford County Public Schools

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

       Plans the library media instructional program.

       Provides supplemental services to faculty and students.

       Evaluates the existing program and needs within the school library.

       Evaluates, selects, and utilizes print and non-print materials and equipment.

       Acquires print and non-print materials and equipment.

       Organizes materials, equipment, and facilities.

       Maintains accurate records.

       Manages allocation of funds.

       Develops and implements policies that will ensure maximum use of the facility.

       Adheres to the administrative policies established by the school-based library media specialist.

       Teaches lessons related to various forms of literacy, academic integrity, literature appreciation, and research process.

       Teaches media skills/lessons using scope and sequence.

       Advocates a program that adheres to digital responsibility and cyber safety.

       Utilizes technology to facilitate instruction.

       Instructs and/or assists the school community with various technology resources and equipment.

       Manages and operates the library automation system.

       Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

Starting Salary for Step 1 of the Salary Schedule for HCESC

REQUIREMENTS

       Per Code of Maryland Regulations 13A.12.03.03, Library Media Specialist:

• ·         Master's degree from a program at a regionally accredited college or university that would lead to State certification as a library media specialist or a comparable position as determined by the Maryland State Department of Education OR
• ·         Bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university; satisfactorily complete a school library media practicum, 1 year of full-time teaching experience, or 1 year of full-time school library media-related experience; and satisfactorily complete a program of 36 semester hours of specific professional education and content post-baccalaureate or graduate credits for certification as a library media specialist with 15 semester hours completed at one institution.

       Hold or be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education, grades K-12 preferred.

       Certification as Library Media Specialist is required or candidate must be within 6 semester hours of meeting Library Media Specialist certification.

       Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software programs.

       Knowledge of the Educational Copyright Law.

       Excellent written and oral communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only.  To access the application, visit the Current Job Openings section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org.  If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5226.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Harford County Public does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.), Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX, and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools: Involving students, refer to: Ken Miller, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 375-0408 or Kenneth.Miller@hcps.org; Involving all other members of the school community, refer to: Renee McGlothlin ,102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 809-6087 or Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org. Discrimination complaints may also be filed with other agencies, such as the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202, 1-800-421-3481. For updated information on the Board of Education, visitwww.hcps.org.