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Ogden Elementary Library Media Specialist: 2024-2025 School Year

Manhattan-Ogden USD 383
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JOB BRIEF: 

  • Organizing and directing the library information program; identifying and defining the work to be done to meet goals and objectives; facilitating integrated instruction; sharing the commitment to education. 

LOCATION: Ogden Elementary 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • Master’s degree with at least 24 hours of library media (or in progress). 
  • Certificate for teaching, and school library endorsement, valid on the level being served. 
  • Successful school experience in library and/or classroom. 
  • Must pass a background check.

 

DIVERSITY: As an equal-opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.

 

REPORTS TO: 

  • Principal and Director of Library & Instructional Media Services   

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:   

BENEFITS:  

  • Health Benefits Available. 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Value of contributions per year- $7,320. 
  • For the 2023-2024 school year, USD 383 paid the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C) and short-term disability insurance.  
  • Additional Benefits Available. 
  • Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program. 
  • Paid Time Off. 
  • 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days. 

 

RETIREMENT:

  • USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees. 
  • KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution with a matching 6% monthly employer contribution. Vested after five years. 

TECHNOLOGY:

  • District provided devices - iPad, laptop and/or desktop for certified staff. 

PAID COLLABORATION TIME.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Formulate immediate and long-range goals and purpose, with a plan of implementation and evaluation to achieve them. 
  • Utilize the district’s adopted selection policy for all library materials. 
  • Work within the channels and structure of the school district administration to maintain communication with students, staff, and all library stakeholders. 
  • Establish a public relations program that will effectively inform both school and community of the information program activities and services available to students and staff via the library. 
  • Maintain professional resources for teachers, inform them about new materials, and encourage their involvement in purchasing decisions. 
  • Select, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate library support personnel, student assistants and volunteers (when applicable). 
  • Organize and maintain reports of media acquisitions, circulation, etc., for inventory, maintenance, and certification purposes. 
  • Establish a plan for acquisition, weeding and replacement of all library materials, including books, AV, and instructional technology. 
  • Plan and execute a maintenance program for material and multimedia equipment, and work with the district IT department to do so. 
  • Be current on trends in school library services, the changing landscape of the school library, instructional technology, and educational technology. 
  • The candidate must be fluent in several types of technology applications, devices, and web related tools that can be integrated into the library curriculum. 
  • Organize the storage and handling of multimedia for convenience, availability, and effective use by students and staff. 
  • Investigate and evaluate products, services, and equipment available for purchase to benefit the students and staff that the library serves. 
  • Coordinate daily operation of building library information centers. 
  • Prepare and manage an annual budget for the Library Information Center and submit orders to the director of Library & Instructional Media Services and Central Library Services. 
  • Introduce and publicize resources and prepare demonstrations, bibliographies, lists and indexes of these resources. 
  • Have a working knowledge of national and state legislation affecting the school library information program and apply this to the library information center operations. 
  • Keep educationally and professionally informed by participating in professional organizations, course work, workshops, conferences, and by reading professional materials. 
  • Work to coordinate resources and activities with area libraries of all levels (public, academic, etc.) 
  • Prepare annual report for building administrator and Director of Library & Instructional Media Services. 
  • Participate in curriculum planning, production, and use of teaching/learning materials. 
  • Assist community of learners in the planning of production and use of teaching/learning materials. 
  • Regularly collaborate with building teachers and staff on a variety of lesson topics and curriculum, including but not limited to; Literacy, Information Literacy, KCCRS, NGSS, MTSS, and Digital Citizenship. 
  • Be informed and knowledgeable about philosophy, curriculum instruction, and total educational program. 
  • Plan and implement integrated instruction with teachers on a regular basis and maintain an active library schedule that encourages use by learners during the normal school day. 
  • Provide orientation of staff and students through in-service programs. 
  • Provide instruction in use of library information center and its resources to the community of learners. 
  • Provide reading guidance and implement strategies to instill lifelong learning/reading. 
  • Convey enthusiasm for books and reading for all learners through specific activities and individual guidance promoting the development of reading skills and appreciation. 
  • Attend faculty meeting and other appropriate staff meetings. 
  • Promote cultural enrichment activities. 
  • Other duties as assigned by administration.  

 

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

ABOUT US: 

  • The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.  
  • USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.  
  • The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age. 
  • This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.