POSITION TITLE: Media Specialist (2021-2022) - Westwood Middle School
JOB STATUS: OPEN
POSTING DATE: 12/18/2020
DEADLINE DATE: Applications will be screened upon receipt and interviews of candidates who meet the qualifications above conducted as soon as possible, with selection to follow soon thereafter.

POSTING NUMBER: 002105
NATURE OF POSITION:
To develop, maintain, and assure dynamic use of the depository of books, magazines, films, filmstrips, and other media to assist pupils in attaining their educational and personal objectives and the purposes of the school system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Solicit recommendations from teachers and other professional personnel with respect to books, magazines, etc. that should be obtained
• Order, procure, and otherwise obtain within budget limitations those media needed in the library
• Maintain a system for utilizing and circulating all materials deposited in the library
• Process, acquisition, and otherwise prepare all materials deposited for the use according to the system maintained
• Study the purposes of the school, objectives of the various areas of instruction, and obtain media of maximum utility for achieving these
• Work with and advise teachers of materials that may be useful and helpful in particular areas of instruction
• Work with and advise pupils on selecting materials that may be useful and helpful in particular area of interest or study
• Revise collections of materials to assure that all items are kept up-to-date
• Maintain accurate records of all materials received, discarded, lost, or otherwise withdrawn from use
• Provide for repairing, mending, and otherwise enhancing the use of materials deposited in the library
• Provide suitable activities that would increase the usage of materials stored in the library
• Provide instruction to pupils and groups of pupils that would assist them in developing the ability to use the library
• Keep accurate circulation records to assess the usage of all materials deposited in the library
• Supervise all pupils who are using the library at a particular time to assure an atmosphere of serious inquiry
• Keep, as neatly as possible, the library physically attractive and conducive to study
• Provide for annual inventory of all materials deposited in the library
• Prepare bibliographies of materials as may be needed
• Distribute to teachers and other personnel as required such catalogues and listing of materials as may be helpful and useful to them
• Attend all professional meetings, as practicable, and as would further the effectiveness of the media program
• Submit promptly all reports as may be required by the principal of the school, the media-center supervisor, or the State Department of education

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license, with appropriate endorsement.

START DATE: 2021-2022 School Year
SALARY / STIPEND: Consistent with the 2021-2022 DPS Teacher Salary Scale, depending on experience and advanced degrees. In addition, the Danville School Board pays the employee cost in full, for state-mandated life insurance; and in part for state retirement and for health insurance. Other benefits include sick leave and personal leave.
TO APPLY: Complete a Danville Public Schools online application for "Licensed" positions. Follow all instructions on the DPS "Employment Opportunities" page to apply for this specific position.